Rear brake pads, removing and installing: Removing

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Fig 1: Removing Installing Parking Brake Cable From/To Brake Caliper Mounting

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Fig 2: Removing Securing Bolts From Brake Caliper Housing

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Remove securing bolts from brake caliper housing, to do this counterhold on guide pins.
Remove brake caliper housing and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

Fig 3: Identifying Brake Pads And Pad Retaining Springs

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Remove brake pads and pad retaining springs (arrows).
Clean brake caliper housing, in particular the bonding surface for the brake pad. It must be free of adhesive and grease residues.

Use methylated spirit only for cleaning the brake caliper housing.