Brake Pads, Removing And Installing: Removing

When removing, mark the brake pads that will be used again

Install in the same position, otherwise the braking effect will be uneven.

-- Loosen the wheel bolts.

-- Raise the vehicle.

-- Remove the wheel.

-- Remove the brake caliper -1- from the brake carrier -2-.

Fig 1: Identifying Brake Caliper & Brake Carrier

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-- To do this, remove the bolts -arrows-.

-- While doing so counterhold the guide pin on the brake carrier -2- with a suitable wrench -3-.

Fig 2: Removing Brake Caliper From Brake Carrier

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-- Remove brake caliper -1- and secure with wire so that the weight of the brake caliper does not stress or damage the brake hose.

-- Remove the brake pads -2- from the brake carrier -1-.

Fig 3: Locating Brake Pads On Brake Carrier

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Cleaning: 

Only use Mineral Spirits to Clean the Brake Caliper

Fig 4: Identifying Brake Carrier And Brake Pad Contact Surfaces

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-- Thoroughly clean the contact surfaces -arrows- for the brake pads on the brake carrier -1- and remove any corrosion.