Drum brake shoes replacement (2001-2007 Ford Escape)

Replacing the rear drum brake shoes on a 2001 Ford Escape. Basic procedure, given that there are no major problems removing the drum. Always change BOTH sides...never do only one set of shoes. Covers years 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007 models. Includes Mazda Tributes and Mercury Mariners.

[@Lorenejonesbaby99]

By far the best tutorial for changing these brakes. Thank you!

[@robevans5222]

Exceptional instructional video - maybe the best I've seen. Very clear photography, excellent lighting, good combination of still and motion images, and it covers every aspect of the job, right down to the final points to check before reinstalling the brake drum. Well done!!

[@michaeld3919]

This is one of the best instructional videos I’ve seen. It’s not super fast or choppy where the video skips from “do this” to “done” without showing how. Much appreciated! 😃

[@MultihandZayy]

Just a tip. Don’t be afraid to wack that drum if need too. Sometimes it takes a good whacking to release a seized drum. This video is perfect 🙏

[@Duken4evr29]

Yep, the drum gets corroded onto the hub. hit it like ya mean it and it will pop right off. 😆 Similarly, the aluminum wheels will often get sticky to get off their hub. I literally give the tire a good kick and to get the wheel off in that situation.

[@joelawoyomi5864]

Listen genius, you are the best in terms of producing instructional videos, I have been watching auto repair videos for some time now, just stumbled on this brake job of yours. To say you are good would be an understatement, you are excellent. Thanks for this exceptional piece of auto work.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Wow, thanks Joel...too kind. I wanted to make videos with the novice in mind. If they're searching KZbin on how to do a repair, it's a pretty good indication that they haven't done it before. I try to include details, and set a pace that doesn't get too far ahead, too quickly. I wanted to have a format that would allow someone to take a phone, laptop, or tablet and just follow along...pause at any time...from start to finish. The lack of audio really bothers some people, but the videos are primarily designed to be practical and informative...not entertaining. There are plenty of good, entertaining repair videos out there. Again, thanks for the compliment (and encouragement)...and thanks for watching!

[@joelawoyomi5864]

Yes, you are right, some prefer the audio ones, I prefer your style 100%. Please try to make a video on how to remove and install manual engine’s clutches, and also steering components. I could see that you have posted some of your works on Tie rod removal on your channel but also show us how to remove and fit clutches. Although there are numerous videos on clutches on KZbin but yours will be different because you also include the correct technical terms of components, tools and procedures in your videos.

[@notyrants]

Very thorough. I like how you put anti seize on the hub. I put anti seize everywhere when I work on my vehicle. That's one reason I like to do repairs myself because I go the extra mile for the next time. Its that extra love that most shops don't do nowadays.

[@brigiddonnelly8565]

Awesome video, calm & thorough with the red arrows showing clearly the parts in question, well done

[@swimbikeruntoday]

Excellent. Top notch video. Thank you. I hate parking brake cables but this was easy if done exactly as shown.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad the vid helped, Grayangel. I agree...parking brake cables are a pain. Thanks for watching!

[@franciscomedina8426]

The best video I've seen and the most complete. It has even the smallest detail. Excellent work. 👍

[@thetruth4566]

Thanks for posting this. Saved me hundreds on what the local shops were quoting me for this repair.

[@thetinkeringold-timer6934]

Most helpful and easy to follow videos ever... Many thanks,

[@jimmyoverton7111]

This was one of the best videos I have seen. Very thorough. The absence of audio is never an issue. The bullet points and arrows directing you to the areas of concern work great. Will make the job much easier.

[@Sam_Saraguy]

All of your videos are so clear and helpful. I now feel confident that I will successfully take on the rear brakes on my 2003 Escape. Thank you.

[@josht7861]

Very clear and and easy to follow video, great job! My one suggestion is to provide a timeline of the video in your description so your viewers can pick out certain parts without having to search.

[@davelee6023]

This was a great video! It's been a while since I've done rear brake shoes on a Ford, and your step by step video was perfect! The video shot extremely well, very clear, and concise! The red arrows with the close-ups were really helpful! Well Done! Thank You !

[@Wasp-Sting]

Excellent video. Made the changing of the drum brakes a breeze! I had to do more than tap on the drums to get them off. I had to really beat the hell out of them.

[@MrWaytos]

Professionalism is a pleasure to watch. The procedure should've included changing of the cylinder also. The bleeding procedure included.

[@TheeLoneRanger]

Best tutorials out there

[@johngrove1245]

Best Video I have ever seen on KZbin!

[@maryspain7580]

Thank you so much for this video. I have successfully changed me rear breaks on my Ford escape. This video is truly the best instructional video I've ever seen. Thank you!!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Mary...glad it helped with doing your brakes. Thanks for watching!

[@lozweir]

Absolutely fantastic tutorial. Very clear and easy to follow. Thank you

[@ManicMechanic007]

The idea of using the clamps is remarkable. I'll make use of that trick next time, thanks.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Had to do something...these drum brake clips can be quite uncooperative! The spring and round washer type retainer clips are much worse. This type isn't too bad. Thanks for watching, Manic!

[@scruffyget]

That was absolutely fantastic, so easy to follow, better than the workshop manual.....Thanks

[@czm4058]

very professional, thanks was very useful , please upload more videos relate ford Escape 2001- 2007 is my favorite car in the world !

[@Deigea1]

Great video detailing the process, helped me with the replacement of my own- just a few pointers I can provide from my experience this weekend. To get the return spring placed I used a straight pick tool. Hooked the end of the spring around the tool and put the tip of the pick in the hole. Pushed the pick towards the front of the vehicle to guide/slide the spring near the hole and with my other hand and some pliers I was able to guide it in. As for rotating the self adjusting screw, I think it was hitting the spring and not rotating like it should (during the test drive as seen during the end of this video). After getting everything back together and not having brakes or an e-brake I took it all back apart and rotated the adjustment wheel down more. It was a lot more than the half turn recommended. Tested fitting by putting the hub back on with some lug nuts and feeling if the e-brake at least was touching the hub. I'd recommend doing a hub test fitting over allowing the self adjustment screw to do it for you, I think the arm hits it if it's not expanded far enough, after it's past that point it works perfect without interference.

[@HarwantPannu]

Cannot think of a better video. Thank you for making and sharing it.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks for the compliment...hope it helps you. Thanks for watching!

[@fnmotley]

Awesome awesome step by step video. Subtitles let me listen to my music while watching and learning. Thx a bunch, couldn't of fixed my car without your knowledge!

[@buckshotbarns]

The best step by step video out the. Outstanding job. Thanks

[@kbongos]

Don't take the emergency brake spring off! Just leave the metal part attached and work around it. It is really troublesome to put back on - I ended up putting it back on with the metal part not attached to anything yet and a helper hooking it in place as I pulled the spring back. Wear leather gloves when pulling this or the big top spring as it can slip and you want to protect your hands from sudden wacks. This video a bit too long with too many ads, but thanks, I really appreciate any help I can get when doing things like this!

[@luisurgiles1167]

best video ever, thanks so much

[@nevillegreen1901]

love this video - best instructional video ever - great job- need a video to do my spark plugs on a 2003 ford escape - no pressure though thanks

[@michaelmann56]

Excellent video

[@samfeuster4673]

Great job on the video.

[@miguel.acordero9030]

Thank you for the video I know it will help me a lot even though I did the same prosigers something went wrong. Thank you great video

[@ESPPsycho]

A beautiful video, thank you!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Glad you enjoyed it...thanks for watching!

[@jasonbell5120]

Great vid bro 👍

[@dino101awsuarus]

super easy to follow, thank you!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks...that is the purpose. Hopefully it will help you get the brake job done. Thanks for watching!

[@padrefrancisco66]

VERY INSTRUCTIVE VIDEO. THANKS

[@RPJs-Cuisine]

Best damn drum brake video I ever seen! Thanks for the refresh!

[@ariskaras3332]

Great video! Keep it up! One question though, my new replacement shoes that I'm going to install don't have pins in them. Is it possible to punch out the pins on the old shoes and reinstall them on the new ones?

[@aboodred1]

Thank you for step by step guide video. Could you make a video on how to replace hand brake cable for ford escape?

[@MXPD_NVKDSJB]

Thank you for one of the best how to videos I have seen. Excellent production values. Been struggling for 2 days trying to get the return springs on my 2005 escape reconnected. That tool makes it look easy, how do you do it without that tool?

[@jonathanshedd1052]

Pliers and a screw driver

[@noearias2006]

Nice and understandable thank you for your video

[@ApacheFPV]

About to go do this in a parking lot with just an emergency jack lol wish me luck

[@racerxonthe8th]

That was excellent.

[@vagalandreoni]

Great vídeo thanks

[@NobleNobbler]

That feeling where you realize you mixed up the adjustment screws

[@piotrobi3979]

Great video!!!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Piotr...hope it helped. Thanks for watching!

[@PeaceBong]

That park brake cable is ridiculous! I did the opposite side with the park brake still attached.

[@velascocastro8532]

Thank you

[@estilonorte1]

👍🏼 good job

[@jtzepeda6763]

Good job..!!!👍👍👍👍👍

[@jagfull]

Great Videi , thank you

[@danbooher5780]

So very good ! God Bless !

[@jw8406]

Great! Especially liked the silenceWhat, sometimes music interferes with instructions. What size clamps should be used?

[@luckysamurai9299]

I haven't found a videos on how to replace the rear disc. My 2006 escape doesn't have rear drums brakes. So i guess is the same as the front but the disc aren't the same size?

[@JuanPerez-me2kp]

Gracias thanks. Buen video good job

[@karlrandolph4775]

Near perfect video thank you; no need for music! Respectfully, I do wonder why you don't replace/rebuild the wheel cylinders. In the old days (I was a 60's mechanic), the cylinder would almost always leak afterwards. If they did not leak immediately, then eventually.

[@motieliyahu6643]

Hi Karl Maybe you can help After I did that job there is anything else I need to do for the brakes?( I have from and rear new breaks) When I'm pressing on the brake pedal or lifting the hand brake there is not resistance it feels to easy to lift but the car do stops. I would love to hear if you have any suggestions. Thank you

[@karlrandolph4775]

@@motieliyahu6643: Make sure you have the rear brakes adjusted properly; that should insure that the emergency brake will pull up with resistance. Second, did you bleed the brakes, assuming you rebuilt/replaced the wheel cylinders? Must get all the air out of the line by "bleeding"all the air out. Hope this helps.

[@motieliyahu6643]

@@karlrandolph4775 thank you so much for responding i really appreciate that.. And no if i didn't not bleed the brakes? Can i do it now? After everything is in place already? Can you refer me to any video myabe?

[@karlrandolph4775]

@@motieliyahu6643 Sure, you can bleed the brakes now. I'm sure there are videos on how to do it, however, I don't know one right off hand. Good luck to you.

[@kevalb94]

How do you adjust the self adjuster is the brakes are too tight? Or will it just fix itself eventually from driving?

[@jonathanshedd1052]

Does anyone know what to do if the brake pedal is still super squishy and it seems like the e brake is doing absolutely nothing

[@cristiancornejo127]

Excelente!

[@fabrezz1]

Wow good job thanks so much

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks, Fabrizzio...hope the vid helped you get the brakes done. Thanks for watching!

[@cacorkins]

Were the brake shoes 9 or 10 inch? I have an 07 mariner and need to replace my rear brakes.

[@wilfredivanhoe477]

where can i get the spring pulling tool can't find it in lordco nor baker

[@josefarias1206]

Good

[@kiowastew]

Wow. Thank you!

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thank you, NA. Hope the vid helps you get the brakes fixed...thanks for watching!

[@dnbstreamer]

but dont you want the drums to only turn alittle bit when you spin them?

[@edwincolon4219]

Is anti seize good too

[@Ronbo765]

Is it possible to do this job without taking the parking brake cable off the lever?

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Yes...just pull the pin that holds the lever and reinstall on the new shoe. Some shoe kits come with a new lever. If the lever is heavily corroded or bent, it would need to be replaced. If the lever is good, then you can use the old one without removing the cable. Thanks for watching!

[@Ronbo765]

@@GreaseMonkeyFever Good, because that cable is hard to reinstall! Don't ask how I know!

[@paulkolotov787]

Great video, the background music would make this video even better.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Thanks. Yeah, music would make it more entertaining. But in starting the channel, I decided to make it strictly instructional videos...a video-manual hybrid, so to speak. I use to watch videos where the talking was muffled and the music became irritating, and decided I didn't want to do that. This way, you can take your laptop, tablet or smartphone right to the vehicle and follow along...no need to listen carefully through muffled talking or hard accents on what is being done, and no trying to concentrate through some bad music loops. Hope it helped you get the job done...thanks for watching!

[@tylereverette8682]

its iimpossible to get my spring on mine. The other side no problem the driver side is not going on, i have the brake spring pliers and everything it just will not make it

[@segundoporfirio3308]

Es bueno el tutorial lo malo es que no hay audio y no está subtitulado en español y así están todos los vídeos 😡😡

[@ysolia]

what is tools list ?

[@electricdiesel1993]

Rear drum brakes stinks it looks obsolete, rusty and dangerous for a on and only V6 SUV already wastes time and money to replace the brake shoes; by the way like 21st century cars most SUVs have disc brakes (with ABS) on each rear ends are easy to replace, repair and safer to brake.

[@GreaseMonkeyFever]

Agreed. My 2008 Escape has disc brakes all the way around...so much easier to service! Thanks for watching, Electric.