Hi All,
Thanks for all the help and ideas. I really appreciate it. I am a long time member, love the forum and watch it everday. Even though I don't post much, I find this place so helpful.
In response to the question, when the pad went off it left two good marks in the paint where the metal plate hit the fender. That was the worst part of the whole thing.
Good advice by all. I like the idea and the link to the other aftermarket plate and pad. If anyone has any other ideas on where I could find the bdm version, let me know. I am watching e bay but not much there.