Awesome write-up/walkthough... thanks!
Side notes:
* The clips that came on my Hawk pads for the rear were not needed - I simply removed them, as they were not on my OEMs, either...
* The clips on the front, however, must push the pad back off the rotor when the brakes are not applied so they don't contsantly ride the rotor. Be sure they are installed so they are OVER the OEM clips that you clean & reinstall. It makes reinstallation of the caliper a bit more difficult, as you must keep the new pads in the proper/flush position - the spring clip wants to push them off the rotors (and in the way of the caliper upon reintallation.) I added a bit of high-temp/brake grease here, as well, to keep the clips free & moving, as well as (hopefully) corrosion free for the life of the new pads (see picture).
Lastly, I followed the "bedding" procedure outlined herein, and my rotors turned true & smooth, and feel (& look) great... Thanks again!