Rear Disc Brake Pads: Removal

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Remove the securing spring (3) carefully so that it does not deform. See Fig 2.
Remove the protective caps (1) from the two locating pins (2). See Fig 2.
Remove the locating pins using a 7 mm hex socket.
Remove the brake caliper from the holder.
Remove the brake pads. See Fig 3.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Rear Brake System

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Fig 2: Removing Securing Spring, Caps & Pins - Rear Brakes

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Fig 3: Removing Rear Brake Pads

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