Rear brake pad replacement

[LongRanger_imp]

Thanks Ferret, all good points. I agree with using bungie cords when removing calipers so they don't hang on the brake lines, but in this specific case, the caliper is not removed from the bike, it is simply unbolted from one location and allowed to rotate against the remaining mounting bolt. With this method, the caliper can be lifted about 1" off the rotor, but it's not removed from the bike. The 1" provides plenty of clearance to replace the pads. There is no stress on the hydraulic line.

I can't explain the condition of the old pads. I've never come across that before.