Repalced rear pads 1st time....lost the "clip"!!!?

[118811]

 I just replaced the rear pads, my 1st time.
All went well except somehow, somewhere I lost the  H " clip "?

I did a very slow run around the neighborhood & seated the pads, all went well.

My question is do I really need this piece & is there any "DANGER" involved without it?

Thanks

[Speeddog]

Do you mean the little sheetmetal spring device that goes on top of the pads?

Or the clip that goes on the end of the pin?

[118811]

Do you mean the little sheetmetal spring device that goes on top of the pads?

Or the clip that goes on the end of the pin?

The spring "H" piece...I have since found it ...but sh-t I can't figure how the little b--tard
goes in!!!

[Speeddog]

There's an arrow stamped on it, that points forward.

[118811]

 
found it & fixed it!!

[H2O]

Lets assume you did not find it. The pads would be free to float around and possibly come out. Although it is a simple clip, it is pretty important. I lost one once and ran without it on my car. The brakes squeaked badly until I bought the replacement.