Rear brake question

[Lbxpdx]

I was checking my pad thickness for the first time and realized I could not get the front pin out to check the rear pad thickness as it hits the rear shock.  Does the caliper need to be removed to change the pads or I’m doing something wrong?  Clunker stated to just remove pins. 

92 K75RT abs.

[Laitch]

If the pin cannot be pulled from the assembly, remove the two caliper mounting bolts then slide the caliper along the disc until the pin clears.