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elixir 5 brake caliper overhaul
1
Use a 5 mm hex to remove the brake caliper from the fork or
frame and remove the caliper mounting bracket and hardware
from the caliper. Set aside in the correct order (not pictured).
2
Remove the e-clip from the guide pin groove on top of the
caliper. Use a 2.5 mm hex to remove the guide pin from the
caliper.
3
Pull and remove both brake pads and h-spring.
If the total thickness of the backing plate and pad friction
material is less than 3 mm, the brake pads need to be replaced.
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2.5 mm