Thread: Break pads
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Old 06-23-2016, 03:59 PM   #8
peterbrown77
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Originally Posted by JayG View Post
No need to remove the calipers. If fact its not a good idea to remove the calipers unless you have to.

Just use a small metal putty knife (about 1.5" wide) and slip it between the pad and the shim.
It will require a little force the first time.
Once you separate the pads from the shims, the pads just pull out easily

Once you have changed pads once, it takes longer to jack up the car and remove the wheels than it takes to replace the pads
....or remove 2 screws and don't risk marring the red paint. Why is it "not a good idea"? That makes no sense. I removed all 4 in minutes, was able to wipe them down of brake dust front, back, and bottom, reinstalled them and torque to 67 ft-lb with minimal effort.
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