2001-2012 Ford Escape Front Brake Job in Detail

Here is the Hook that works Best for hanging the Caliper Safely-
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Here is the Brake Dielectric Grease I use all the time-
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I recommend Motorcraft Dot 3 Brake Fluid sold Here-
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These are the pads I used in this video and so far I absolutely love their performance- (check part fitment for your vehicle)
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In this video I show how to properly perform a brake job on the Ford Escape.
Torque Specs
Caliper Bracket 18mm Bolts- 130 ft lbs
Caliper Slide Bolts- 40ft lbs
Wheel Lug Nuts- 100ft lbs
Checking those brake hoses-
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[@frederickfunk4561]

I've done a lot of brakes in the past 40 years and I must compliment you on your ability to explain the process of doing not only the job, but doing a quality job. I don't think my auto shop instructor could of done it any better. Thank you

[@iamkazie9401]

Frederick Funk Brian in my opinion has the best how tos on you tube proper preparation is so important my cousin who is 62 and is old school and has done years and years of brakes and also painted cars for a living was impressed how detail oriented Brian is I followed this video yesterday while doing my son's brakes all four wheels on 2002 escape at my cousin's house he has all the power tools Jack's jackstands and he supervised me doing it the only problem we had was the front left disc was seized to hub so bad we had to break it in parts with chisel to remove previous owner probably never had them installed correctly with anti seize

[@harrisonhays3018]

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[@rogermcglaughlin3854]

I used your video today to change out the pads and rotors on my 2012 Escape. Couldn't have done it without your help.....cannot thank you enough!!

[@msbeboo1]

If it wasn't for this video, I would not have known the caliper bolts required a hex key. And how to put back the stress clips at the end. Thanks so much for taking the time to create such a clear and good video and providing great instructions.

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[@skiptownsend809]

I just told my wife how lucky she is that we have such a great KZbin channel to follow for working on her Escape. Wish I could find something as good for my car! Thanks for the awesome videos.

[@williamobrien2759]

Your videos are the most professional I've seen. Camera work, lighting, audio, narration...every detail thought out. Thank you for helping to keep my 2011 Escape XLT on the road. She'll soon have 200k on the clock and still running like the day I took delivery on her!

[@mavrikmuse]

Thank you for making this video. I'm not car savvy, but watching this video gave me the confidence to gather up all the tools I needed, buy the correct parts, and make the repair by myself. Keep making awesome, informative videos.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+It'sJoe Meyer awesome!

[@iamkazie9401]

It'sJoe Meyer it's the best and most accurate video out there just completed my son's 2002 escape last night did all four wheels check out my reply above

[@Jonnymg4]

8 years later, and this comment gives me hope for my newly acquired 2012 Escape!

[@nickcox6409]

This tutorial is spot on. One of the best I've used from youtube. The info about the 9mm allen head was most useful. Good Stuff!!

[@cronaman3196]

Yeah if he didnt include that 1 small detail i wouldve lost my mind trying to understand why its not working. I have a 2008

[@neilsaville3099]

Well once again you make everything look so straightforward and easy. I really like your methodical approach and attention to detail. All my jobs are like that--clean, brush, debut, brake clean, etc. Can't stand to mate dirty parts together. Then again, I'm doing it at my leisure, not flat rate trying to feed a family. You go man!! I hope your customers appreciate you!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

I know right.

[@lessummers5738]

@@FordTechMakuloco Do you have to clean new rotors if so what do you use? Thanks for the video

[@eddielloyd13]

Hi Brian, i followed your instructions and i changed my break pads in less than 1 hr. Thanks for your help full advice.

[@tubesockets120v]

Took me five ✋🕔 hours....you are fast.💨

[@redlense4]

Another quality video from Mr. Makuloco. You are a gentleman and a scholar. Just about to do the brakes on my '13 Escape. Thanks!

[@jasonelizanigel9381]

I love your videos. Your by far the most specific, detail oriented technician on youtube! Great job.

[@iamkazie9401]

Jason Wyler SO TRUE FOLLOWED THIS LAST NIGHT ON SO SONS 2002 ESCAPE

[@MNInsuranceGuy]

Just had a friend do this for me a week ago on a 2011 Mariner with the exact same pads... I have used these pads for years here in Minnesota and they are awesome... very nice video.

[@ehensal]

I appreciate all your work on the videos..especially as an owner of a 2012 Escape.

[@Rexag]

Thanks for the well-instructed video and I appreciate your effort to get it out there. I used your suggestion for pads and it worked for the Mariner 2010. This saved me time, inconvenience and $$$ without having to drop it at a shop. It took a little over an hour. Thanks again

[@edgrigsby8610]

The ONLY videos I watch for tips and " how-to " is this guy! Great teacher!

[@dschulz9695]

As far as I’m concerned and this is only my opinion, you are one of the coolest mechanics I’ve ever watched. I have a 2010 Ford Escape XLT with the 2.5 liter engine. I have learned how to do so many things by watching your videos and saved thousands of dollars in repair costs by doing things myself. This morning, I watched your video on doing the rear brake drums/brakes as well as the front brakes video you put out. I’m not ashamed to admit that I have actually learned something and now have the confidence to perform break jobs on my escape. Thank you so much for putting out such quality videos that are descriptive and informative. Don in California.

[@trebass]

Great video! Thanks so much. This will help so much with my upcoming brake job on my 09 Escape

[@konagolden4209]

I can always tell a great mechanic from a good one. A good one does the job. A great one thinks about doing the job again, cleans everything and uses anti-seize. Excellent video, far better than most.

[@OMEGA-RECOIL]

Just watched this video and changed the brakes on my father in laws escape. Very smooth and well executed video. Two thumbs up.

[@stickmarshmike]

Best video ever on this great job!...I just bookmarked it.Doing the front on my 09' Escape.Thank you for all the details!

[@ngzcaz]

Nice job... better detail than the previous video. You also clean parts other videos don't bother with. That's the way the job should be done at the shop.

[@raymondzwolinski3033]

I personally liked your first Ford escape front brake instruction video. It got me thru the brake job with confidence and accuracy. Thank you for your channel and expertise.I've subscribed to it for along time.

[@qqmineceaft]

I have done brakes before. I have a good understanding of them. Still, it's really nice to watch a well made video like this. It helps me mentally prepare for the job. I can get a good list of tools together, and make sure I have the right stuff ie; Lube, parts etc. This video was well done. Visual and audio were great! Thanks man!

[@wadebowers4397]

Great work! I have done my brakes in the past, but just a good refresher and such a well done video. Great lighting and camera angles. You have a gift of teaching!

[@danjensen6101]

This may be the best auto repair video I have seen on youtube. Thanks!

[@iamkazie9401]

Dan Jensen SOO TRUEEE

[@TheKramer841]

I've never done a set of brakes with the sleeve clips so hard to line up on the inside of the rotor. There were several key points in the video that helped me do this the first time the right way. Thank you for having this particular model on KZbin!

[@yanuriroschev7270]

Thank you for posting this awesome, step-by-step video with clear and comprehensive instructions. So many things I learned here including which direction to turn the bolts. I got the job done on my 2009 Ford Escape with confidence! Thank you so much!

[@markpeters5573]

Thank you for making such a thorough, easy-to-follow video. First time for me to change the disc pads on my Escape and your tutorial made it go oh so well!

[@peterwinter4802]

Great Video. I've done breaks on my other vehicles in the past but this was a good reminder of all the components that need to be cleaned and greased. Thanks!

[@hovercarl]

Great video. I've watched my share of how to videos and this is probably one of the best. You cover all of the important points. Cleaning, greasing etc. Thanks.

[@EppingForest304]

excellent, very thoroughly explained, especially the proper use of silicone grease :)

[@900wholesale8]

There are a lot of great videos on here, but watching you on how you teach, is top notch. You were born for it and you're an absolute PRO. Thank you! I'm still searching for your videos on certain subjects. You're the best I've seen on here for FORD vehicles. Thank you so much!

[@jikkme]

Really nice detailed video. Great quality. Subscribed- keep up the good work!

[@paladin2043]

Good video. I would agree with the previous comment by John Castor. It is advised to crack the bleeder screw on the caliper when compressing the piston into the bore for two reasons. First, it helps remove some of the nasty old overheated brake fluid from the caliper, and second, it keeps that nasty overheated fluid from being forced back through the lines and hoses into the master cylinder. By doing this you introduce cleaner fluid into the caliper, and new fluid is added to the master cylinder to top it off if necessary.

[@donjohnson3701]

Thanks for the tip, I read that with ABS systems the “bad” brake fluid can be pushed back into the ABS and screwing it up. I use the woodworking clamp to compress the piston also, it is lighter and easier to work with than a heavy c-clamp.

[@MichaelMcNeilg]

Thanks for your contribution to KZbin. I always learn something from each one of your videos. Keep sharing and god bless.

[@Vankaner]

Nicely done. Thanks for putting it out to help us do our brakes. Much appreciated.

[@edgrigsby8610]

I'm glad I watched this video! Thank you for showing such a well filmed and narrated video!!

[@handsomepat4815]

This was very helpful thank you! I’m new to Ford and you’re my go to when I need to fix my new/ old Escape. I’m so glad we have the same vehicle.

[@charriedler1818]

This is the second video of yours I've used for my Fird Escape and you make it so easy! Thank you so much!!

[@amandasittner3897]

You are amazing, thank you!!! This was the only video I could find that gave me all the details.... now that my brakes took me FOREVER to do.... I need a beer ;)

[@FactsMattersUSA]

Great job. Just one added benefit is to remove the brake fluid cap before pushing your piston back into caliper. Then after installation verify it’s topped off before depressing brakes to avoid air entering your system. Great video. Very well detailed

[@dmcgolfnut]

Such an excellent video. Very informative. Very helpful. I followed your tutorial exactly, and the job went well. Kind of hard to get the rotors off, but I got it done. Thank you for such outstanding play-by-play instructions.

[@lukeoneill3136]

Thank you sir! I figured about by watching this video I put the stress clips in wrong. I appreciate your willingness to share this vital information. Also, didn’t know I needed a 9mm hex socket so this video helped me prepare for that. Thank you thank you thank you!!!

[@mateodominguez8878]

it was a lot of help...I really appreciate this videos and the people who works in them...thank you very much..

[@Dave_Boyer]

I’m about to do the front brakes on my wife’s Escape for a second time, it’s been a few years so I needed a refresher.

[@geraldmartin3625]

Spot on with the tip to inspect the smooth rubber brake lines. I just did my pads and rotors today and sure enough, they are cracked, not leaking but like tou said its only a matter of time before they burst

[@aaronchatraw3320]

Thanks for the videos. I have an 09 Escape XLT (originally purchased in Oct of 08) and it requires a 7 mm, not 9 mm, hex bit socket.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Yeah it was a very short period of time they changed over.

[@taoparker]

thank you I wasn't sure I wanted to tackle this job, but after watching this I have enough confidence to try

[@midknight_flight2902]

Thank man, I don’t have the tools to get this done but I applaud you for the detail. If I had the tools, I feel like I could do it so you definitely did your job. Thanks!

[@RichardCorbeil]

Hi, I'm 61 an I have a Escape 2009 4wd v6 3l. It is first time in life that I did a disc brake job. Without your video, not sure that I could have done it. Your explanation are clear. Keep doing those great video.

[@mikes1798]

Thank you!!! Straight forward and the channel lock trick worked very well. My 2012 Escape’s rotor were stuck and hammering didn’t work so I used both caliper bracket mounting holes with two shoulder bolts, nuts and washers with 3/4 inch heads to jack them off from the back side. Just went back and forth between the two since the car was in park and I couldn’t spin the front rotors. Both rotors separated in less than a minute once I started ratcheting. The sound of that rust seal breaking was awesome.

[@ivanbelyu5576]

Thank you FordTechMakuloco fot this detailed video guide! I replaced my Ford Escape 2008 front pads Yesterday. Especially, I appreciate your reference to 9 mm hex. Actually, I spent more time finding this rare 9 mm hex socket bit in my local stores then on the brake pads replacement themselves :-).

[@mechanics2804]

Great brake change vid, some really good tips in there. Appreciate how you always mention the torque spec.

[@andykitral8021]

Good job on this video!!! Thank you for sharing this, my son and I are replacing the caliper that seized up right now!!!

[@daveunderwood9628]

Outstanding video and instructions. Once I watched this the job was much easier than anticipated. Thank you.

[@colinshevloff9540]

Really appreciate the video.Your walkthrough enabled me to do this myself smoothly. Keep up the great work!

[@bcmiller2000]

Nice easy to understand and complete front disc change...excellent job!

[@lynnweiler6173]

I had no clue the 7mm bolts wrrr inside that rubber boot. Your video saved the day! Thank you!

[@iamkazie9401]

Well folks just thought I would get back on here and reply to how great this video that Brian shared with us helped me with the complete all four wheel brake job on my son's 2002 escape yesterday I by no means am a mechanic but can do small things like oil changes and stuff I did the brake job along with my cousin who is mechanically inclined but has limited feeling in one of his hands due to a surgery he even had all the tools jackstands jack and air compressor and impact this video for the fronts is spot on for removal of calipers,gravity bleeding the calipers and even a little pb plaster and heat around bleeders THE ONLY PROBLEM we had was the front left disc was seized to the hub so bad we had to break it off with a chisel in pieces to get off the previous owner or whomever did brakes probably never took the time to apply never seize as Brian shows in this video we followed all these steps the the slide pins caliper bolts came out easy with the 7mm hex socket and the 18mm bolts that hold caliper brackets came off after a little heat was used we did the rears as well and they were a breeze but a pain in the butt because of being rotors and shoes and having to hold all the springs and stuff when reassembling BUT DO YOURSELF A FAVOR AND FOLLOW THIS VIDEO ITS THE MOST ACCURATE ONE ON YOU TUBE TO HELP YOU WITH TACKLING A FRONT BRAKE JOB BRIAN'S STEP BY STEP GAVE ME THE CONFIDENCE TO DO IT, THANKS BRIAN!!

[@hotoilhands]

Thanks very much for posting this great step by step. I've done brakes before but I like watching a tutorial if I can find one. Finding out about the 9 mm hex for the floating bolts was great. The manual I have doesn't mention the size so this helped me out.

[@cliffordyawn2696]

Thank you sir for the clear, concise, very well explained video. I recently purchased a 2012 Ford Escape XLS. This is one of the very best videos on maintenance that I have ever seen. Thanks

[@oldschool9622]

Great video..awesome detail and explanations as you go.

[@marvinbyrom1491]

So glad to have found your video. In all aspects, this is as close to excellence as humanly possible. Thank you.

[@dereksmith2491]

Legit video, thanks. I know jack crap about changing brakes/rotors etc. I bought all the stuff recommend, followed the video step by step, and it worked. Good shit. Thanks, saved us a ton of money.

[@royrobinson4636]

Yes, this is how to make a great tutorial!!! Very detailed including: special tools, preferred parts, product links, Step-by-step instructions, torque specs, helpful tips, including safety... Bravo, that was excellent Sir! I'm a Mechanical Engineer and now a subscriber ~ Thank You ~ :-) p.s... Our 2011 Escape Limited V-6 4x4 requires: Wagner ThermoQuiet QC1047B Ceramic Disc Pad Set

[@ThatSneakyNinja]

Great video and thank you for all of the instructions on how to change the breaks. Keep up the good work my friend! Take care from Tennessee

[@nonromanroman3204]

My brother needs help with his escape. Knowing how everything is assembled makes it way easier. Thanks .. tomorrow I be prepared!😀

[@hdwood76fxe]

Excellent video, Thank you. Please make a video regarding Escape Hybrids. Also could you make a few comments on what IDS Tools and Software are needed for Hybrid diagnostics. A video regarding IDS would be great.

[@dwaynejoyce719]

Your instructions worked like a charm, watched the video a handle full of times and I was good to go. To any one doing this at home I would strongly recommend a breaker bar to easily remove the 18MM bolts from the caliper mounting bracket.

[@iamkazie9401]

Dwayne Joyce I did my son's 2002 escape yesterday and even used some heat from hardware store propane torch around those bolts broke loose easy

[@brianhind6149]

I know of no one who produces a more complete & cogent video than you do Brian.. I enjoy ALL your videos.

[@davegood3986]

First brake job of my life. Ty for the help.

[@johnmclaren7059]

Enjoying my morning coffee and your professional workmanship! Now to go and replace the rotors and pads on the wife’s 08! Thank you for another great informative video! 👍🇨🇦

[@ragtie6177]

As always, Excellent video. I'm installing new front lines and calipers on my 2010 escape limited and now I know exactly what I need to do the job. Thank you

[@mikem5929]

Great video thank you for your time in making this. Will be changing mine soon on my 2012

[@luisdelatorre3901]

What a great video, very informative, educational and detailed, I feel more confident working on my son's 2004 Ford Escape front brakes, thanks!!

[@Zanesdad08]

Thanks for showing me the right steps to change the brake guiding pins and calipers. The strange 7mm hex bolt almost stopped me. Thanks again

[@FordTechMakuloco]

7mm is way more common than 9mm glad you got it fixed!

[@criptoparce954]

brother thank you very much for your video you are a good explain what tools and products are needed and how to apply them instructor and very professional how you do your job I learn a lot by watching your videos

[@jjmcq2327]

Thank You the job went well with all of your guidance.

[@joshbarto4918]

Very helpful, the hex size was the main reason I clicked on your video. You also helped with the clips. Thank you.

[@robinhood38]

Great video, awesome detail! Thanks for posting this.

[@johnrocheleau1595]

Hi there FordTechMakuloco, Thanx so much for the video it's a great help. I can't believe they charge so much for a brake job and i'm so happy that i'm handy. Thanx again

[@area46241]

those ceramic pads are kick ass...I've installed a blue million of em at Midas and Firestone chevy and Lincoln merc. One thing I've seen is new rotors and a base antisieze can make the rotor pop as it takes up slack space on the studs and the aluminum compound smokes a hell of a lot. I switched to bronze antisieze and became the no comeback kid in Indy

[@AerialLensVideo]

Thank you for this GIFT of a video! So helpful. Now, if you take requests, PLEASE tell us how to disable the famous cursed "it-doesn't-matter-if-your-doors-are-shut" car alarm issue (I have a 2007 Escape but I know the year doesn't matter - should have been a Ford recall with free fix). Thanks again for your terrific channel and great advice.

[@kalryndarkpaw70]

Thanks for this video i just recently bought a 08 ford escape and my rotors are slightly warped so i need to replace them before I get it inspected. Now i know what to expect

[@sidefx996]

Awesome video. Thanks for taking the time and sharing, this will help me to help my friend.

[@timspence8156]

Thanks for your vid. It was the most descriptive and had the best view of all that I looked at. Great quality and detail. And yeah, I know...its not Springsteen

[@benmcgovern6776]

Thank you from Ottawa Ontario!

[@AC-rj1cq]

Can't thank you enough! Excellent video, thanks for making this video and posting it!

[@gordwrath6811]

Thank you, for my 2012 ford escape limited, it was the 7 mil. Your video made it simple and easy, thank you.

[@gopherhockeyguy15]

Would also like to say thanks for the video. It gave me the confidence to get it done. first side was a little slow hard to loosen bracket bolt. A breaker bar helped a lot so the other side was fast and a piece of cake, the video is very well done and very informational. Thanks for putting a little extra cash in my bank account. Keep up the great work.

[@Dirtyharry70585]

In 2005 the ford 500 had a screw which kept the disk in position but also rusted in place!I used my 4" disk to cut the screw off, and the replaced disk from Ford no longer used that screw since it was through the hub assy. nice idea to hold the rotor in place for the assy line, bad idea to fix.

[@Svtmike03]

This is a great video! Thanks to this I just did the wife’s 2011 escape! Much appreciated man!!!!

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

Thanks for another great video. Would you consider posting how to replace the rear drum brakes? Thanks again. Vin

[@Buhshaun]

I've done brakes before on my expedition but this video made my escape a cake walk. Thank you for the thorough walk throuhh.

[@Patrick-qi3ws]

Awesome video! Thanks Brian. About to tackle my 2012 escape brakes thanks to you.

[@jpmcgee]

Thanks for the great video. It really helped me out!

[@Mcclunk]

This video helped tremendously man, those spring clips would have been mangled and thrown across the lawn if not for your help! Keep making awesome videos!!

[@rickbraden4272]

Excellent. You are a great instructor Brian

[@SomeFatChild]

Outstanding! I'm no mechanic, but you made swapping pads/rotors on my 01 escape a breeze. Thanks a bunch.