The Ford Escape is equipped with "drum-in-hat" rear disc brakes. This type of brake pads are much easier to change than the more common actuator type of rear disc brakes. The replacement procedure for the brake pads on the drum-in-hat system is similar to the replacement procedure of the front brake pads. Due to the absence of an actuator built into the rear caliper, the piston can be collapsed without a special caliper piston tool. This repair can be completed in less than two hours, using basic hand tools.
Instructions
- 1
Block the front wheels, using wheel chocks, and position the floor jack under the rear-trailing arm on one side of the vehicle. Place jack stands under the rear sub-frame and lower the jack to support the weight of the Escape. Remove the rear wheels and place them, along with the lug nuts, behind the vehicle.
2Remove the two caliper slide pins (located on the back of the caliper in the Escape) that secure the brake caliper to the caliper support. Slide the caliper over the brake rotor. Open the bleeder screw on top of the brake caliper and use a C-clamp to compress the caliper piston into the caliper housing. Close the bleeder screw before removing the C-clamp. Apply a small amount of silicon brake grease to the caliper slide pins.
3Slide the old brake pads out of the caliper support bracket. Apply a small dab of silicon brake grease to the contact points on the backing plates of the brake pads, then slip them into place on the caliper support. Slide the caliper over the new pads and secure them to the caliper support, using the slide pins. Torque the slide pins to 26 foot-pounds, using a torque wrench.
4Reinstall the wheels. Lift the Ford off the jack stands and remove the stands. Lower the vehicle to the ground and torque the lug nuts to 80 foot-pounds. Push the brake pedal several times before test-driving.
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