Removing the Entire Rear Brake Caliper

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Fig 1: Removing Entire Rear Brake Caliper

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the brake hose from the brake caliper
the screws from the brake caliper guides
the brake caliper from the holder, and the brake pads
the parking brake cable from the support. First pull the rubber sleeve up around the parking brake cable
the parking brake cable spring (if installed)
the inner mechanical cable from the parking brake handle
the remaining brake fluid.