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Rear Disc Brake Pad Removal and Installation: Removal

  1. Hoist vehicle and remove wheel.
  2. Release parking brake lever.
  3. Remove caliper pin bolts (1).
  4. Remove caliper (2) from caliper carrier.
    NOTE: If the removed brake caliper (2) is left hung by the brake hose, the brake hose may be damaged due to the tension caused by the caliper's weight. Hang a removed brake caliper with a wire hook or the like to relieve the brake hose of the tension.
    Fig 1: Identifying Caliper Pin Bolts
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  5. Remove brake pads and pad springs.