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My front brake has rattled since I bought the bike. Today I figured time to clean out the calipers and found I was missing the small spring from each side Amazing the image has uploaded. the part numbered 8 spring pad are both missing; is this likely to be the cause of the rattle?

I know that is not the best technical description but I was looking for it before work this morning and couldn't see it. I must point out that was before I had a chance to have some tea and wake up :) Cheers, Paul