Removing brake pads

Fig 1: Identifying Retaining Springs And Brake Pad Pins

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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

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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.