New drum brake hardware - clip?

[oldpurple]

I'm in the process of doing my rear drums and my new hardware kits have come with a couple of these little clips. I didn't remove any during disassembly so I'm not sure where they are supposed to go.

http://i.imgur.com/YntcAeN.jpg

[foamypirate]

Originally Posted by oldpurple

I'm in the process of doing my rear drums and my new hardware kits have come with a couple of these little clips. I didn't remove any during disassembly so I'm not sure where they are supposed to go.

http://i.imgur.com/YntcAeN.jpg

They go in the backing plate. They are to close up the inspection hole through which you can check the lining thickness. There should be a rubber plug for the adjuster hole as well.

[oldpurple]

Thanks. I'll have to take another look. My backing plates do not have the hole for the adjuster which I thought was odd, but I did a search on here and it seems like it's not that uncommon. I have read that there might be a knockout on the backing plate for an adjuster hole. I will have to clean them up and have a closer look.

[69heavychevy]

When I completely rebuilt my rear brake system I couldn't figure out where those went. I didn't see them anywhere when I torn down the old brakes...so I just tossed them lol...