How to Replace Front Brakes 08-12 Ford Escape

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This video shows you how to remove old, rusty, noisy, or grinding front brake pads and rotors from your 08-12 Ford Escape, and replace them with new, quality, engineered to fit parts from TRQ.
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This process should be similar on the following vehicles:
2008 Ford Escape
2009 Ford Escape
2010 Ford Escape
2011 Ford Escape
2012 Ford Escape
Tools you will need:
• 18mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• 19mm Socket 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00043
• Pliers
• 1/2 Inch Breaker Bar 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00078
• 3/8 Inch Drive Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00015
• Ratchet 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00016
• Torque Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00044
• Brake Grease
• Brake Parts Cleaner
• Bungee Cord
• Cloth Rags 1aau.to/oa/1AXSS00035
• 7mm Allen Wrench 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00007
• Large C-Clamp
• Wire Brush 1aau.to/oa/1AXAA00079
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While TRQ strives to make the information provided in this video as accurate as possible, it makes no claims, promises, or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or applicability of the content. No information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. All do-it-yourself projects entail some risk. It is the sole responsibility of the viewer to assume this risk. TRQ is not responsible or liable for any loss damage (including, but not limited to, actual, consequential, or punitive), liability, claim, or any other injury or cause related to or resulting from any information posted in this video.

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[@robertzedric8954]

Super helpful video, thank you! Heads up to others, I needed a 9 mm hex wrench for the job, not a 7 mm like they use in the video. These are 5-10 bucks and are well worth ordering beforehand just in case. 9mm is not common in many sets.

[@JDizzleRashad26]

You sir, are correct. I watched two videos and they both said 7 mm, when in fact it was not a 7 mm.

[@markguinther7518]

Apparently some (but not all)models in 2009 and older used a 9mm hex. Sometime in 2009 (I think) they changed to 7mm hex. But any replacement caliper will use 7mm hex, so the drivers side caliper pn my 09 escape used 9mm hex and the passenger used 7mm (apparently it had been replaced by the previous owner) For some reason I had a terrible time finding a 9mm hex socket. Went to 4 stores before I found one, although they are easy to find online.

[@fyrfox2000]

Very good Video and work!

[@coryfredenburg6578]

Thanks! This was perfect for my 2011 Escape. Step by step and easy to follow.

[@allenkeith1846]

I have the 08 and the caliper bolts are 9mm not 7mm

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[@davidbensen3431]

Good job Jeremy going step by step. Super helpful as previous comments indicated. Thank so much.

[@Shawn47]

Very helpful video. Thank you.

[@deanrodriguez5067]

The Allen bolts, are they slide pins? Didn’t see you clean them off and re apply grease to em, not necessary for these cars?

[@wayneb2069]

Please point out whether it's a phenolic or steel piston.

[@davidmontalvo6560]

110% helpful. Thank you so much.

[@ziggybammurphy1645]

Is it true theres 2 different rotor sizes on these? I have a 2010 v6 and im just wondering what size rotors are used. I called the parts store and they told me there were 2 sizes….

[@budd013]

Do you have to use a torque wrench?

[@wookiecookiemonster]

Thank you

[@gracemikohonda1saaa.15]

Thank you bros👍🏼🙏🏼

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[@MEXICANSERIESYMAS]

Escuse please what engine is Ford escape 3.0

[@cinnamonwombat6316]

Pardon my language, but how the fuck you get that sprin clip back in so easily? 😂😂😂😂 I hate doing breaks on my wifes escape because of those springs. 😂

[@alchymista2]

oh, why don't you take 5 sec to show how to inspect the brake pads wear :(