whats the little plastic clip thing behind my wheel all about then just out of interest

Steering wheel ? front wheel ? back wheel ?

sorry sorry front wheels both sides conected to the struts

No idea at all from that description. Any chance of a photo ?

i thought maybe that white bit above the backing plate, but not sure what he means :confused:

Or maybe near the bracket that holds the brake pad wear indicator connection (which wont be fitte don the driver's side but the bracket may still be there).

yes the white plastic one on the photo i could'nt tell the colour (i am colour blind) it may have been grey or green but its white