Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes, 1LU/1LV: Removing

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-- Remove the affected brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES, 1LU/1LV .

-- Remove the brake pad wear sensor. Refer to BRAKE PAD WEAR INDICATOR WIRE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES, 1LU/1LV .

NOTE:

Label the brake pads when removing if they are going to be used again. Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.

-- Remove the brake pads -1 and 2- in succession from the guide pins -arrows-.

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CAUTION:

Do not remove the guide pin -arrows-.

NOTE:

When reusing the brake pads, the shims -arrows- on the back side of the brake pads must not be damaged.

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No shim may be loosened from the back side of the brake pad.

If a shim is damaged or has become loose, all three shims per brake pad must be replaced.

NOTE:

Use new shims when installing new brake pads. Insert the shims into the brake pistons before inserting the brake pads.

If the old brake pads are reinstalled, insert the brake pads with the shims attached into the brake caliper.

-- If the brakes pads are replaced, then the brake pad spring must also be replaced. To do this, pry the brake pad spring -1- out of the brake caliper with a screwdriver in direction of -arrow-.

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