Removing brake pads

Fig 1: Removing Brake Pad Retaining Spring

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Remove the retaining spring carefully so as not to deform it.

Fig 2: Identifying Brake Caliper Locating Pins

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Remove: 

• the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2)
• slide pins, use Allen head socket 7mm  (for certain versions, Allen head socket 9 mm  ).

Remove: 

• the brake caliper from the holder
• brake pads.

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