Thanks for all the advice.

I was studying the DIY brake change article and the method he used to free the pads was to use a big screwdriver and pry against the rotor. I remember reading in another post "never pry against the rotor". I see in my repair manual, the use of a special tool. Is it OK to "gently" pry? Any other suggested methods to free the pads?

Thanks,

glenmore
1991 300CE