Brake Pads, Removing And Installing, Steel Brakes 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH: Removing
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-- Remove the brake caliper. Refer to BRAKE CALIPER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, STEEL BRAKES 1LC/1LD/1LE/1LF/1LG/1LH .
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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.
-- Release the retainer in direction of -B arrows- and remove the spring bracket -2- in direction of -arrow A- ; hold onto the brake pads -1- firmly while doing so.
-- Pull the brake pads -1- off of the brake caliper pistons and remove.
-- Remove the anti-friction plates -2-.