Brake Pads Rear, Removing

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Fig 1: Brake Pads Rear, Removing

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove

the hub cap and the wheel.
the attaching clip and the brake hose from the support.
the top bolt from the brake caliper's guide pin.

Turn the brake caliper backward and remove the brake pads.

NOTE: Do not press down the brake pedal when the brake pads are removed.