Brake pad issues

[ichevyracer]

Ok here is what happened. I replaced my rotors (due to cracks) with some drilled/slotted rotors from summit. Also replaced the pads with Hawks HPS brake pads. The issue I am have is on the left (drivers side) rear rotor. I compressed the caliper with a C clamp and put the new pads in place. go to replace the caliper on the rotor and the it does not go all the way. The pads keep getting stuck about halfway on (the outer pad will slide inward). Recently I was trying to get them on and messed up the thin metal plate that sits in the bottom of the caliper. Here is the question:

Does anyone know the correct name of the metal plate so I can see try to find a new one or know where I can buy one?


Thanks.

BTW this is on a 1996 Camaro Z28.

[NebWS6]

check this out.....hope this helps. But I don't remember there being a brake pad retaining clip on the rear calipers.... not 100% sure though.

http://shbox.com/1/component_location_views.html

[CamaroGirl]

i had that exact same thing happen to mine. dammit i'm trying to remember what i had to do to fix it.
i would call it backing plate?