Abstract: A device (10) is provided for a disc brake pad (11) having a backing plate (20) and actuated by a hydraulic piston (34). The retainer (10) includes tab members (14) for frictionally engaging the backing plate (20). Clip arms (16) are also provided for engaging the piston (34), and a shim (12) is provided to insulate the piston (34) from the backing plate (20). The tab members (14), clip arms (16) and shim (12) are integrated into a one-piece unit.