Removal and Installation of Brake Pads: Removal

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Partially drain brake fluid. Refer to "DRAIN AND REFILL ".
Remove front wheels and tires using power tool. Refer to "ROTATION ".
Remove the sliding pin bolts.
Hang cylinder body with a wire, remove pads, pad retainers, shims, and shim covers from torque member.
CAUTION: When removing the pad retainer from the torque member, lift it in the direction indicated by the arrow as shown in the figure below so that it does not deform.

Fig 1: Removing Pads, Retainer, Shim And Cover From Torque Member
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