Jeep WJ brake front pad question

[pcn1]

As per the picture, does anyone know what the little spring clip does ? It's found at the bottom of the inside pad. I thought it might have been to secure a sensor cable etc, which I don't have on my jeep.

[james7]

If its not for stopping the pads from rattling in the carrier(which it does not look like) then its for when the pads wear down they will rub on the disc and cause a noise so you know they need replacing before the pads are on the metal and damage the discs.
However they dont always work if the discs are worn or the other pad wears first. A good idea when everything else works as it should.

[pcn1]

The pads already sit inside spring clips top and bottom that are held by the calliper.
The instructions from Padgid don't even mention this clip.
As I couldn't see any use for this clip I didn't bother fitting them.

[300bhp/ton]

As James said, when the pads wear down, the metal tab will then touch the disc and make a rubbing noise when you drive. To let you now the pads are worn.

[pcn1]

Cheers guys !