Ford Escape - Front Brake Pads & Rotors
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Date: 2020-08-05
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Mark
Eric, this time last year I had to change my rotors and pads in the from of my Escape. I went with Brembo because that is what they sold at the place my son worked at. I got a super deal on them, or at least I thought. Over the course of the last year my brakes were getting worse and my front rotors were severely warped. I took off the front tires to find that these great Brembos (not, the pads were wore down to 2mm friction thickness and like I said earlier the rotors were warped. The place where I bought them from said that Brembo had some quality issues around that time and they did exchange everything for free. If OEM Ford ones were not so damn expensive I would have went that route. Well I have learned my lesson. Always go OEM.
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Eric, this time last year I had to change my rotors and pads in the from of my Escape. I went with Brembo because that is what they sold at the place my son worked at. I got a super deal on them, or at least I thought. Over the course of the last year my brakes were getting worse and my front rotors were severely warped. I took off the front tires to find that these great Brembos (not, the pads were wore down to 2mm friction thickness and like I said earlier the rotors were warped. The place where I bought them from said that Brembo had some quality issues around that time and they did exchange everything for free. If OEM Ford ones were not so damn expensive I would have went that route. Well I have learned my lesson. Always go OEM.
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Adam
I don't know that you will see this Eric, but I was wondering what or who's brake pad/rotor brand preference you have? I have used the garbage from Autozone, and not only do they not last, but they are noise prone. I also tried the O'reilly Brakes Best premium ceramic pads with the store brand rotors and had growling/squeak problems with them as well. ( their shoes are terrible as well) I used to use CQ Raybestos red box pads and never had an issue, even w cheap rotors. I can't get those anymore unless I special order them online from somewhere. I have since switched to the Wagner TQ line, but those are pricey and can be a tough sell. Thoughts would be appreciated. Thx!
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I don't know that you will see this Eric, but I was wondering what or who's brake pad/rotor brand preference you have? I have used the garbage from Autozone, and not only do they not last, but they are noise prone. I also tried the O'reilly Brakes Best premium ceramic pads with the store brand rotors and had growling/squeak problems with them as well. ( their shoes are terrible as well) I used to use CQ Raybestos red box pads and never had an issue, even w cheap rotors. I can't get those anymore unless I special order them online from somewhere. I have since switched to the Wagner TQ line, but those are pricey and can be a tough sell. Thoughts would be appreciated. Thx!
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Thomas
I never thought to use a screwdriver to push back the piston. I always tap the caliper off, remove the pad and clean everything before I push the piston back for fear of damaging the rubber and or piston! on my own cars I completely disassemble the caliper so I can clean and inspect everything, hay why not? While your there go through the whole thing and put a new rubber kit through it, for a few dollars extra its worth the effort.
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I never thought to use a screwdriver to push back the piston. I always tap the caliper off, remove the pad and clean everything before I push the piston back for fear of damaging the rubber and or piston! on my own cars I completely disassemble the caliper so I can clean and inspect everything, hay why not? While your there go through the whole thing and put a new rubber kit through it, for a few dollars extra its worth the effort.
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wish2fish
Enjoy your videos and they are so helpful. I need some help on broken lug on 2005 Mazda Tribute. it is front wheel drive and lug on rear is broke and I am not sure how to replace it due to no way to get new one in. The backing plate is in the way and am not sure if I remove the ermergency brakes and then get the backing plate off if there will be room? Do not want to have to try and remove the hub?
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Enjoy your videos and they are so helpful. I need some help on broken lug on 2005 Mazda Tribute. it is front wheel drive and lug on rear is broke and I am not sure how to replace it due to no way to get new one in. The backing plate is in the way and am not sure if I remove the ermergency brakes and then get the backing plate off if there will be room? Do not want to have to try and remove the hub?
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Dan
Thanks for the help doing my wife's brakes on her 2014 escape. Well you know what I mean, this video took the mystery out of them and I had the right size Alan socket to take the calipers off. I also picked up the took to clean around the wheel lugs. HUGE help. I also got the hook to hang the caliper which is much safer than balancing it. Keep up the good work.
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Thanks for the help doing my wife's brakes on her 2014 escape. Well you know what I mean, this video took the mystery out of them and I had the right size Alan socket to take the calipers off. I also picked up the took to clean around the wheel lugs. HUGE help. I also got the hook to hang the caliper which is much safer than balancing it. Keep up the good work.
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Skott
Just want to add a thanks - this video and another one got me through my first brake job! Only hurdle to overcome was a piston that would not compress. Had to go to Auto Zone and rent a compression kit that would turn the piston while pushing on it. Worked like a charm and since rentals are free with deposit, cost me nothing! Unless I don't return it! ;)
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Just want to add a thanks - this video and another one got me through my first brake job! Only hurdle to overcome was a piston that would not compress. Had to go to Auto Zone and rent a compression kit that would turn the piston while pushing on it. Worked like a charm and since rentals are free with deposit, cost me nothing! Unless I don't return it! ;)
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Tim
41 years old and trying to learn to work on cars. Dad knows all about fixing cars but not so much me. This video is AWESOME love the way you make sure everything is clean as well. I will be following your video as I do my own 2008 Ford Escapes brakes and rotors. Though I will have someone that knows what they are doing along side just in case! GREAT VIDEO!
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41 years old and trying to learn to work on cars. Dad knows all about fixing cars but not so much me. This video is AWESOME love the way you make sure everything is clean as well. I will be following your video as I do my own 2008 Ford Escapes brakes and rotors. Though I will have someone that knows what they are doing along side just in case! GREAT VIDEO!
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ramivalencia
If it weren't for your videos, I'd be very reluctant to repairing and maintaining my cars myself. Of course, for engine, fuel, airbag or transmission issues, I don't mess around and take it to a trusted shop. But for everything else, I feel a bit of confidence giving it a good shot.
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If it weren't for your videos, I'd be very reluctant to repairing and maintaining my cars myself. Of course, for engine, fuel, airbag or transmission issues, I don't mess around and take it to a trusted shop. But for everything else, I feel a bit of confidence giving it a good shot.
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Rich
I just realized watching Eric dab the ears of the caliper. the outside pad does not move in relation to the caliper at all it is the inside caliper that moves and the caliper slides. that is were you was your goop gopped.
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I just realized watching Eric dab the ears of the caliper. the outside pad does not move in relation to the caliper at all it is the inside caliper that moves and the caliper slides. that is were you was your goop gopped.
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Survival
Great video and a huge help when I did the brakes on my wife's 2014 Escape. I am sold on fluid film and the caliper hanger and hub cleaning kit made life so much easier. Thanks for the help!
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Great video and a huge help when I did the brakes on my wife's 2014 Escape. I am sold on fluid film and the caliper hanger and hub cleaning kit made life so much easier. Thanks for the help!
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