HOW TO CHANGE BRAKE PADS- 2000-07 Tribute / Ford Escape

Had a grinding noise on the wife's Tribute, so let's check out the brakes & see whats going on. Showing you how to change the brake pads on a 1st gen Mazda Tribute or Ford Escape, with helpful tips & tricks along the way. Most vehicle front brake setups are similar, so this can help with other vehicles too.
Here's a link to brake pads for this vehicle- advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/c/2...
Link for a new caliper (front left side) - advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/c/2...
Link for a new caliper (front right side) - advanceautoparts.rt8x.net/c/2...

[@JewishShawn]

changed em on Chevys an this weekend doin a mazda but we know its a ford. Appreciate your video!

[@frankieiroc]

Thanx for sharing the video, doing break pads on 04 ford escape today.

[@Smittyschannel]

you're welcome- thanks for stopping by

[@RogerTillman-qm1nh]

You also need to loosen bleed valve when pushing piston back in

[@Smittyschannel]

Never ever had to do that; take the lid off the master cylinder and gently push caliper back in

[@arielcastillo5266]

Dad said you need to change the roters since the brake was metal to metal in the back

[@Smittyschannel]

you can, or you can machine the grooves out, or scuff it up with an angle grinder. The only thing wrong is it will wear our the brake pads a little quicker; I have lifetime pads so it's not a big deal