2001-2012 Ford Escape Front Brake Job in Detail

[@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]

Man THANK YOU so much!! All of your 09 escape videos have helped me NUMEROUS times save hundreds on my 09 Mariner repairs! She has 179 thousand miles on her and still goin strong thanks to the maintenance I’ve been able to do by watching your tutorials!

[@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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[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!

[@edgrigsby8610]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.💨

[@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

[@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.

[@RVVoyager]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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!

[@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.

[@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!!

[@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.

[@ehensal]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@danjensen6101]

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

[@iamkazie9401]

Dan Jensen SOO TRUEEE

[@brianhind6149]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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! 👍🇨🇦

[@taoparker]

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

[@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.

[@joshbarto4918]

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

[@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 ;)

[@nonromanroman3204]

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

[@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!

[@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.

[@lynnweiler6173]

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

[@davegood3986]

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

[@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.

[@regsparkes6507]

Your video is perfect and covers my 2017 Ford Bronco. Here in Canada, apparently there are two brake rotor sizes available for my model year,. My Escape SE with 2.0 turbo engine, has the 'factory tow package. I don't know if that makes a difference or not, but my Escape takes the larger diameter front rotor with those 'flat' steel spring retainers for the pads as you've shown here. Regardless, your video was 'the tool' I used to help me through the job. Thank you.

[@dexterford6626]

Really good. Wish I had seen it before I had my Escape in the air, and couldn't figure out which size allen wrench removes the slide pins. Thanks.

[@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

[@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

[@ehensal]

Thanks!

[@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.

[@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

[@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!

[@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!!

[@capn_pain9924]

Just bought a 2011 Escape for my wife... You deserve a sub and like. Great video.

[@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.

[@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!

[@bambam305633]

FordTechMakuloco No, the original issue was to replace the passenger side front Hub Bearing. Upon further inspection I not only had to replace the Hub Bearing, but the Lower Ball Joint, Tie Rod End, as well as the Half Shaft. The brake job was just an added bonus since the vehicle had sat for over a year and the components were badly rusted.

[@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!

[@Svtmike03]

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

[@trebass]

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

[@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!!!

[@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 :-).

[@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.

[@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

[@brianhind6149]

Brian, you do the very best demos of any on you tube.

[@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

[@gordwrath6811]

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

[@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

[@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!

[@jonathanr6297]

If you hadn't mentioned it, the Hybrids require you to disconnect the battery before performing any work so the calipers won't clamp down randomly on your hand.

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Good point but hybrids are a different ball game all together. The procedure and pads are all different and will be featured in a future video specific to hybrids.

[@jonathanr6297]

Its happened to me, so it sounds like you've been lucky. I have an 07, so its possible something had changed in between those years. Oh and the brake pads are different. I changed them for a friend of mine who thought he had a hybrid, he had a flex fuel. He had to take the brakes he bought back, because they wouldn't work.

[@vanessayoga7522]

FordTechMakuloco could you provide link to hybrid 2010 escape brake pad replacement please . Thank you , much success!!

[@mateodominguez8878]

i realy appreciate this video....it did helped me and save me 260 dls that the mechanic was going to charge me with organic brake pads that according to him were better,,,I think he was lying to me ..I'm no expert but I know is not what my truck needed..anyway..I did everything according to this video and my brakes are awesome with better quality parts..that makes me feel much better...once again ..thank you .

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Mateo Dominguez Awesome!!

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Mateo Dominguez Awesome!!

[@ovrlxnd]

Just finished this job on our 2012. Thanks for the info! One other important note, at least for that year, is you need to find out whether you have steel or phenolic pistons. The inner pads for the models with steel pistons use a much larger retainer clip.

[@richardsudz8295]

Is there a way to tell which pistons you have without taking everything apart? It would be nice to buy everything beforehand.

[@bcmiller2000]

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

[@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!!

[@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.

[@BMfixit]

Just pulled and reinstalled the motor and transmission and carriage on a 07 Escape. Brakes was the hardest

[@EppingForest304]

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

[@Olivier9984]

Nicely filmed and well explained, thanks. I wonder if some mechanics try to save time by not cleaning parts properly and not putting anti-seize and grease...

[@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

[@vinceandtheresa1243]

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

[@SNOWGIL13]

I am a big fan and appreciate your videos. I just did a 2005 break job on a 4x4 escape 6cyl and it was a 9mil for the slide bolts. Just wanted to pass it along.

[@mateodominguez8878]

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

[@wst8340]

You and South Main do the Best brake jobs on KZbin

[@marvinbyrom1491]

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

[@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!

[@jimmywilson1388]

Dude… I looked for a video for 2 hours that would just show the d@mn sliders that little 2 second shot of the slider at the beginning was literally all I wanted to see…😅 I was about ready to lose my damn mind… Thanks for the in depth video! Do you need to clean the ring on the axle for the speed sensor?

[@protabali2203]

nice job, thanks for the video, the new pads don't seem to have allot of friction material when compared with other new pads i have seen

[@FordTechMakuloco]

+Protab Ali Correct but the ceramics last much longer.

[@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.

[@silverbullit89]

When you compress the calipers you do remove the master cylinder reservoir cap correct?

[@FordTechMakuloco]

Never.

[@Micmikeyz]

Im just view this video and it helped a lot don't switch up your style of teaching, the only thing I can suggest is that now you can link an amazon cart with all of the items you used above and people can just checkout using one click, or de-select items as they please! Just a thought. -Michael

[@daveunderwood9628]

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

[@creepycraig73]

If anyone has problems sourcing replacement clips, if you have an auto parts store that caries Raybestos pads, etc., they probably have the clips. Buy a whole box of 30 (they sell them different counts depending on application), you'll be glad you did. Cheap and a major pain to source locally sometimes.

[@quintye8222]

doooooooddd.... You were born to teach...Very through home doooood... Thanks...

[@jamatildawong]

Good thorough video, thanks. It seems the caliper pins do not have rubber guides so special grease is not necessary.

[@KT-oj3sl]

dude u did great and it will help anyone thats have any difficulties

[@MbalmR97TX]

2008 Escape 9 mm Hex😕 My rotors had some sort of locking pin on the lug nut bolt holding old rotor, also when you push in brake pads don't freak when your reservoir leaks out fluid.

[@cccerrato6085]

Greetings from Honduras, a lot of mechanics learn with your videos, Thanks for sharing your knowledge!