To be on the safe side I would make sure the clip can not touch the piston or pad backing plate.
Edit: I looked at my front caliper and it looks like a long clip will hit the metal of the caliper and not the cylinder.
Edit: I looked at my front caliper and it looks like a long clip will hit the metal of the caliper and not the cylinder.
Lee
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT
Iowa, USA
2022 R1250RS White Sport
Past BMWs: 2016 R1200RS x 2, 2011 K1300S x 2, 2003 K1200RS x 2, 1991 K75S x 2, 1987 K75T x 2, 1984 R100RT