The wear sustained by this pad is obvious from its thinness

It's easier to replace brake pads when the wheel has been removed

The poor condition of this graphic is evidence of wear suffered by the rim

Pads can be persuaded to leave the shoe with use of a screwdriver

Silver particles on the pad are likely to be pieces of aluminium from the rim. Remove with a pick if the shoe has sufficiently good to be used again

Grub screws can wear and easily become rounded. If your replacement pads are supplied with new grub screws, use them

New pads and regularly inspected rims - a safe combination