A wear pad assembly is configured to be quickly attached to a work tool in a non-permanent manner. The work tool includes first and second elements that are movable relative to each other from an open position to a closed position. The wear pad assembly includes a wear-resistant pad and a mounting bracket configured for attachment to the wear-resistant pad. The mounting bracket is configured to be securely clamped between the first and second elements of the work tool when in the closed position.
