squealing / squeaky brake on 96 z28

[camaropower]

Hello,

I have an annoying squeal coming from the driver side rear brake. I did the pads this weekend and it seemed to stop for a short time, but came back.

I noticed that the passenger side had a small metal clip that sat at the top of the caliper - kind of like this =|. COuld the lack of this cause this?

Going to take back apart tonight, any suggestions would be appreciated.

Thanks,
Grant

[camaropower]

Ok, image of clip I need attached. Anyone know where to go? GM sells with pads, which are crazy expensive.

[ had to make space, sorry! ]

[camaropower]

Hmmm, I'm suspecting it's the caliper not properly releasing now. Put some anti-squeal on last night and the pads were pretty right on the rotor. 1 thing I didn't do is machine the rotor (since it looked good). Could that be the cause of the rotor?

Hmmm...

Grant

[79 Z28]

even if the brake surface wasnt true, it wouldnt squeek, just pulse. something is causing it to squeek, its just one on that side, whats different from left to right?

[camaropower]

caliper seems to be tighter on the driver side - and the mentioned clip is missing.