Removing the Front Brake Pads

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Fig 1: Removing Front Brake Pads

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the hub cap and the wheel
the screw from the lower locating pin for the brake caliper.

Twist the brake caliper upwards. Remove the brake pads.

Remove the wear indicator.

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