Brackets set the panel gaps, so a bent or missing bracket shows up as a misaligned panel rather than as an obvious fault. Matched by part number, since a 2 mm difference in reach is enough to stop a panel seating.
Brackets, braces, gussets and support rails set the panel gaps, so a bent or missing bracket shows up as a misaligned panel rather than as an obvious fault. Matched by part number, because a 2 mm difference in reach is enough to stop the part seating. Front and rear brackets are separate parts.