Removal (Rear)

Raise and support vehicle. Remove wheels.
Remove plastic caps on caliper mounting bolts. See Fig 1 .
On right side remove pad wear indicators.
Unscrew guide bolts located under plastic caps.
Press out retaining spring (1). See Fig 2 .
Pull off caliper toward rear.
Remove outer brake pad. Inner pad is located in piston with a spring.

Fig 1: Locating Plastic Plugs

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Fig 2: Locating Retaining Spring

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