Removing brake pads

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Fig 1: Removing/Installing Retaining Springs And Locating Pins For Brake Pads

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

NOTE: Minimum recommended pad thickness/replacement limit when installing new brake pads = 2 mm.

Remove the retaining spring and locating pins for the brake calipers.

Remove:

the securing spring (3) carefully so that it does not deform
the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2)
the locating pins, use hex socket 7 mm.

Fig 2: Brake Caliper And Brake Pads

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the brake caliper from the holder
the brake pads.

Hang the brake caliper in a steel wire from the rear spring so as not to damage the brake hose.

NOTE: Do not depress the brake pedal while the brake pads are removed.