Ford Escape rear brake pad replacement.

Just finished this on a 2016 Ford Escape SE 2.0L. Here are some quick notes on my job. On both the driver side and the passenger side the caliper pistons were right hand(clockwise rotation). I used a caliper compression tool I bought off of Amazon. It used adapter plate "M" and the R/H threaded rod and the "T" handle was turned clockwise. Brake shoe holder required a 13mm socket and was torqued to 45 ft. lbs.. Caliper assembly used a 7mm Allen bit and was torqued to 20 ft. lbs. I used an 8mm socket to remove the brake hose bracket and also pulled brake cable grommet out of it's bracket to get more play for removing caliper assembly. Caliper grease was used on all metal to metal contacts on brake shoes and on slide pins. I also used a very light coating of copper anti-seize on flat of hub after it was cleaned of rust and also inside of the new drum. This should keep rust off so every time the wheels are removed rust doesn't throw rotors out of true. I also cleaned rust off of center of wheels because both had to be beaten off the car. And yes, they were aluminum alloy wheels. This was a great video to watch with all the details you need. Great job, thank you so much.

[@dazone]

Thanks for clarifying the nonsense about the passenger/driver side clockwise/counterclockwise...

[@newfie-dean5803]

Extra tips: You should clean up the rotor with brake cleaner. You should remove the slider pins from the caliper and lube those. You should remove and clean up the caliper bracket that the pad slides in as the brake is applied. It is prone to rusting and not allowing the pad to fully release off the rotor after the brake is released. Failure to do so can cause premature brake wear especially in areas prone to corrosion. You should apply brake lube to metal on metal contact points like that caliper bracket and the back of the pad to prevent brake noise.

[@jamesclark9777]

Thanks. Was thinking the same.

[@markhoward9936]

Good information I’m changing the brakes on my wife’s car which is a 2018 escape the rear brakes for the first time. The times have changed last time I’ve done a brake job I push the piston back with a C clamp and a Old pad🤬

[@terrybruns8102]

Definitely need to rent the tool. We struggled way too long without it and finally put it all back together and got one. Only took a little while then.

[@stefand1752]

Callipers are really clean here. In most climates you would need to remove rust and debris from all the sliding surfaces before applying the correct lubrication. If the sliding pins are tight and one pad is wearing faster than the other, try removing the plastic bushes in the calliper bracket and look for corrosion. Mine were so bad it had forced the bushes to tighten onto the pins. Clean it off and fit new bushes after applying silicon grease to the holes in the bracket to keep water out. Also apply it to the pins. To get better access, the end of handbrake (parking brake) cable can be un-hooked from the lever. My pistons were both right hand thread - clockwise to retract. This brake design is also fitted to the C Max here in Europe.

[@thebaileyhouse]

Thanks for the tips. Just did mine but learned the drivers side piston also retracts by turning clockwise. Otherwise went exactly as you described.

[@TheHalfpint5]

Thanks Jo, I have the tool for this (wife seems to burn thru brakes like no tomorrow) but the plier trick is neat.

[@davidivey4004]

I tapped ( not beat ) on the piston and it freed up. I had turned, and turned but it was not moving tapped a couple times and it went right in.

[@Reign_Dropz]

Getting the bolts off was the hard part for me the piston was smooth and effortless and I didn’t even use the special tool. Previous mechanic used red loctite on my bolts and I’m gonna do horrible things when I find who it was

[@Uticagreens]

Did you forget to line up the two nubs on the caliper piston with the horizontal nubs on the new brake pads? Over time, the improper lineup of the protruding nubs could cause damage to the caliper.

[@williambanzhof9739]

Thanks Bro! You saved me some time on this job! Thanks for presenting!

[@garystinson1060]

Nice vid, perfectly described and executed, I'll be taking care of this for a friend and wanted to make sure there wasn't anything weird going on for those rear brakes. Thanks for you time, sub'd and thumbs! Take care!

[@williambanzhof9739]

Thanks for presenting! Saved me some time!

[@terrywalters5410]

I believe they both get pushed in clockwise on the driver side as well I just tried to do it counterclockwise and the piston popped out and now I can't get it back in :-(

[@BrandonSchreiner-j3o]

Thanks very much, super helpful. What is the purpose for turning the piston? If it is just to align the pad nubs with the piston slots that should never need more than a half turn. Is the intent to also set piston height? How do you know when to stop? Is that step still needed when using maintenance mode for an electronic brake system?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

On this vehicle, the piston is connected to The parking brake. It “unscrews” as the pads wear down so the parking brake will work. Different on a modern vehicle.

[@charltonheston969]

Should i remove the cap on the master cylinder reservoir when compressing pistons?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Yes

[@teddycampbell1148]

Thank you pops you do it so Timely so I really understand thank you again

[@sunclan04]

On the brack brake replacement u did not set the car in maintenance mode Is that necessary on a 2020 Ford escape Billy

[@JoDaddysGarage]

If it has electric parking brake it will need to be in maintenance mode from my understanding.

[@crashwrtr6078]

Interesting. I wasn't aware of this new method to compress the caliper on some models. Have to wonder why a change was made.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

This has been done for years. It’s part of the parking brake.

[@garystinson1060]

@@JoDaddysGarage and the auto adjustment for the pad wear as well, which is why you will have uneven wear of pads in those applications. GM did this as well with a lot of rear disk breaks since the late 90's.

[@sklrca]

You make it look so easy 😂

[@ryanwilliams2218]

Thanks for showing me the manual way to reset the caliper piston, the diver side took a lot more effort but I did it and now I’m always going to do it in myself. I think I’ll order the tool for the next time though 😅

[@JoDaddysGarage]

You can rent the tool kit for free from local parts stores.

[@ChickenWranglers]

Surprised you didnt turn the rotors. I always have mine turned.

[@murariufamily]

You can't. Your choices are reuse or replace because when you take them to the shop to have them turned the minimum allowable thickness specified is the thickness they start out at.

[@ChickenWranglers]

@@murariufamily They turned the rotars for my daughters Ford Escape at orriellys just a few weeks ago. No problem

[@tedthornton7791]

Was there a reason you didn't Lube the calipers smooth portion of the slider pin/bolts? And apply antiseize to back of pads that make contact with caliper? I usually remove master cylinder cap while compressing piston to prevent damage to abs by forced back pressure. By the way do the rotors slide over lugs or are the rotors/ hubs combined ? Thanks Nice job.

[@JoDaddysGarage]

We don’t have much if any corrosion in Ga. So no lube. Taking the cap off is a good idea. Rotor was separate.

[@oscararechiga6829]

I have an 18 model, I didn't ha e to turn the piston, I just pressed in like the front ones, didn't take a lot of pressure, I guess once the actuator is in service mode, it retracts the internal screw? All the way

[@TeachingChurch]

So on 2018 while in service mode I don’t have to turn in piston I can compress like normal ones?

[@oscararechiga6829]

@@TeachingChurch That's correct

[@leonardgilbreath9004]

Good info video thumbs up 👍

[@TeachingChurch]

So on 2018 while in service mode I don’t have to turn in piston but can just push in like normal ones?

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Can’t say for sure. Some models may have different configurations.

[@TeachingChurch]

@@JoDaddysGarage so to be safe I should just turn it in

[@JoDaddysGarage]

It wouldn’t hurt. I don’t know if the 2018 has electric parking brakes. On other cars, I put it in service mode and they compressed easily. You could try to compress and see if there’s a lot of resistance. It may move easily. Just don’t force it.

[@TeachingChurch]

@@JoDaddysGarage got it thanks. It does have electronic parking.

[@christinerena9779]

I’ve got no help grinding brakes and a box of brake pads in the passenger seat….. wish me luck! I usually take my car in to be fixed… 😅 gotta do what I gotta do

[@JoDaddysGarage]

Good luck. I hope the rotors are still good.

[@randyadair7527]

Both rear e brakes turned clockwise.

[@mythoughts8991]

Thanks going to attempt now

[@gregorygarcia3913]

Thanks

[@angelzucchet8543]

Thank for the video

[@stevelang4573]

Great Video

[@pitzburg8673]

Your a Lifesaver

[@BigDwww]

First from the UK

[@G3N3S1D3GAMING]

Lasted only 75 thousand miles I’m just changing mine and my escape as 203000 on it original bads

[@charltonheston969]

Must be alot of highway miles

[@jerrysgaragethemoneypit2028]

Excellent!

[@unclesam7575]

It's while pushing in and turning clockwise....

[@RonLittle-n3d]

Hey good morning

[@genefulghum7549]

York is 21 ft lbs on those bolts

[@froddoyo]

That moment when you are literally in a bodyshop surrounded by toolboxes, only to realize ever kit goes 5-6-8-9 😐

[@froddoyo]

I did eventually find one but holy moly why does ford have to use the key that hardly any kits have haha.

[@michaelpagliarini4785]

You need to try the new escape with electric parking brakes . Don't try this at home kiddies.

[@univac7677]

What do you mean? Are you talking about rotating the piston or the job in general?

[@michaelpagliarini4785]

@@univac7677 electric rear e brakes . You need a scan tool to put the brakes system in service mode.

[@univac7677]

Thank you Michael. I’m assuming the work can still be done without maint mode.

[@michaelpagliarini4785]

I found a KZbin video on how to put it in service mode without a tool . No None sense know how .

[@Cman57]

ALWAYS USE SPECS. NEVER GUESS.