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Brake job

Step 3Remove retaining clips

remove retaining clips
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At the back of the caliper, you'll find two complex-shaped little twisty spring clips. These springs hold the retaining pins in, which in turn hold the brake pads in.

Using needle nosed pliers and a flat blade screwdriver, remove these spring clips.

The ones on my car are broken, so the tangle doesn't make much sense in this photo. I'll add new photos when I get the new clips.
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Oct 26, 2006. 1:13 PMmiamor says:
Take note, I didn't and don't know the right way:
Is the "M" clip against other retainer clip or against pad

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