How to Change Ford Escape Rear Brake Drums

The Ford Escape has drum-in- rear disc brakes. This form of brake drum are less of a challenge to change versus more common actuator form of rear disc brakes.

The replacement process of the brake drum on the drum-in-hat system is just like the replacement procedure of the front brake shields.

Due to the absence of an actuator built into the rear caliper, the piston is usually collapsed without a particular caliper piston tool.

This repair can be completed within just two hours, making use of basic hand methods.

Block the the front wheels, using steering wheel chocks, and position a floor jack under the rear-trailing arm on one side of the automobile.

Tools You'll Need

• Wheel Chocks
• 3 Ton Aluminum and Steel Garage Jack
• Socket set
• Screwdriver set
• Ford ESCAPE Rr Drum Front Brake Pads and Brake Rotors OEM Replacement Direct Fit Brake Kit
• Silaramic Brake System Grease - 5 oz.
• TEKTON 24320 1/4-Inch Drive Click Torque Wrench, 20-200-Inch/Pound

Search over 100,000 Ford Escape Auto Parts and Accessories and save up to 70% on Amazon -Click here to Find Your Specific Model Year

 Place jack appears under the rear sub-frame and reduce the jack to aid the weight of the Escape. Remove the trunk wheels and position them, along while using lug nuts, behind the automobile.

Remove the a pair of caliper slide pins (located on the back of this caliper in the Escape) that secure the brake caliper towards caliper support. Fall the caliper above the brake rotor.


Open the bleeder screw over the brake caliper and utilize a C-clamp to shrink the caliper piston into your caliperhousing. Shut the bleeder prop before removing this C-clamp. Apply a compact amount of silicon brake grease towards caliper slide hooks.

Slide the outdated brake drum out of your caliper support group. Apply a smaller dab of silicon brake grease towards contact points on the backing plates connected with the brake shields, then slip them into put on the caliper assistance.

Slide the caliper above the new drum and secure the crooks to the caliper assistance, using the
fall pins. Torque this slide pins to be able to 26 foot-pounds, by using a torque wrench. Reinstall this wheels.

Lift the Ford from the jack stands and get rid of the stands. Lower the automobile to the ground and torque this lug nuts to be able to 80 foot-pounds.


Push the brake pedal several times before test-driving.

Always exercise caution when working on a vehicle put on jack stands.


Resources:

Ford Escape & Mazda Tribute: 2001 thru 2011 - Includes Mercury Mariner (Haynes Manuals)