New front disc brake caliper and pad issue--the clip doesnt hold--what to do?

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At first I didnt think this was a big deal, not sure how snug the brake pad clip is really supposed to be..but this one when installed in a new pad and attached to a new caliper it just falls out. Ive tried bending it a bit to give it more tension and no luck. I installed just to see if it makes a difference and when spinning the rotor there is enough play between the cylinder and the pad that its riding on the rotor and making a scraping noise when spinning the rotor.

I havent gotten any of the brake system installed, still working on that. I just wanted to attach the new calipers on the rotors with brake pads and put the tires on. But this is all new to me and Im not sure whats normal for this. Any help is appreciated.


Here is my original caliper that I painted red and stored away for 3 years...and I was told that the chances of it be good are slim since it had been used and was stored away so long. So I thought I should replace them. When I put the pad into the old caliper it hugs up nice and doesnt drop out when you flip it over. Ill post pics of both so you can see.