Audi VW Disc Brake Pad Retaining Clip - Genuine Audi VW 5K0698231A

Product Information

A disc brake pad retaining clip (also known as a brake pad retaining spring or anti-rattle clip) is a small metal component that helps secure the brake pads in place within the brake caliper assembly. The clip holds the brake pads tightly against the caliper bracket, preventing them from moving around or rattling. In addition to reducing brake noise, the clip also helps ensure even pad wear and consistent brake performance.

• Rattling or Clicking Noises: If the retaining clip is damaged or missing, you may hear rattling, clicking, or clunking noises from the brakes, especially when going over bumps or during low-speed driving. This is often due to the brake pads shifting within the caliper
• Uneven or Premature Brake Pad Wear: Without a functioning clip, the brake pads may not stay properly aligned with the rotor, causing uneven or accelerated wear on the pads, which can reduce braking efficiency and require more frequent pad replacement

About Genuine VW Audi

The Volkswagen Group, also known as “VAG”, consists of Volkswagen, Audi, Lamborghini, Bentley, Bugatti, Porsche, Ducati, MAN, Scania, SEAT, and Skoda. The original parts used by VAG to build your car are available as replacement parts under the “Genuine VAG” brand. Manufactured under the direction of VAG, expect excellent quality and a premium price since these parts are available exclusively through the VAG Dealership network.

You may not realize this, but the parts that make up your VAG are not necessarily manufactured by VAG. No cause for concern, as VAG designs the part, hires a manufacturer, and ensures its quality to you. In fact, many of these manufacturers have been making parts for VAG for decades. In our industry these manufacturers are called OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers), and these are often brands you recognize, including Lemforder, ZF, Sachs, Bosch, Valeo, Zimmermann, Siemens VDO, Corteco, and more. Don’t be surprised to open that Genuine VAG parts box and find an OEM branded part inside, simply with the addition of a VAG logo.

Be sure to keep an eye out for OE tags on our product pages to quickly identify parts coming direct from OE manufacturers. That extra bit of insight could save you some serious money while shopping! Refer to our OE Academy for further information regarding the OE/OEM tags throughout the site.