The D154 pads also fit the front caliper of 78-87 G bodies, the clips likely are for that application, which is a much more common application. I can't see any downside if you would remove the clip for a rear caliper application. The purpose of the clip is for anti rattle, anti squeal, it has no effect on actual stopping ability.
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Brad Yost
1973 T/A (SOLD)
2005 GTO
1984 Grand Prix
100% Pontiacs in my driveway!!! What's in your driveway?
If you don't take some of the RACETRACK home with you, Ya got cheated 
  
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