Ford Escape: Rear Disc Brake / Removal and Installation - Brake Caliper
Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers. Put the
brake system into service mode prior to servicing or removing any brake
components. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious
personal injury.
NOTICE:
If the fluid is spilled on the paintwork, the affected area must be immediately washed down with cold water.
NOTE:
Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.
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Activate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Remove the wheel and tire.
Refer to: Wheel and Tire (204-04A Wheels and Tires, Removal and Installation).
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Remove the brake caliper spring.
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Disconnect the EPB actuator motor electrical connector.
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Remove the brake caliper flow bolt, washers and position the brake hose aside. Discard the washers.
Torque:
30 lb.ft (40 Nm)
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Remove the brake caliper pin bolt caps.
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Remove the guide pin bolts and the brake caliper.
Torque:
21 lb.ft (28 Nm)
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NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake
caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and
shudder.
Separate the brake pad from the brake caliper. Remove and discard the brake pad.
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NOTICE:
Brake pads with adhesive on the insulator are
one-time use only. When the brake pads are separated from the brake
caliper, new brake pads must be installed to prevent brake noise and
shudder.
Separate the inboard brake pad from the brake caliper. Remove and discard the inboard brake pad.
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Remove the bolts and the EPB actuator motor. Discard the bolts.
Torque:
71 lb.in (8 Nm)
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Remove and discard the O-ring.
Installation
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NOTICE:
Make sure that the brake hose is not twisted when
installing the brake caliper or damage to the brake flexible hose may
occur.
NOTICE:
Do not damage the O-ring when installing the parking brake actuator motor to the brake caliper housing.
NOTE:
A new brake caliper piston will have a protective
cover. Make sure to remove the cover before installing the brake
caliper.
To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install the brake pads.
Refer to: Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal and Installation).
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Install the parking brake actuating motor.
Refer to: Parking Brake Actuator Motor (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation, Removal and Installation).
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Deactivate the brake service mode.
Refer to: Brake Service Mode Activation and Deactivation (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
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Bleed the brake system.
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Electric
Brake Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General
Procedures).
Refer to: Brake System Pressure Bleeding - Vehicles With: Vacuum Brake
Booster (206-00 Brake System - General Information, General Procedures).
Materials
Name
Specification
Motorcraft® Metal Brake Parts CleanerPM-4-A, PM-4-B, APM-4-C
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Removal
WARNING:
Service actions on vehicles equipped with electronic brake
booster and electronic parking brakes may cause unexpected brake
application, which could result in injury to hands or fingers...
Other information:
NOTE:
The AWD system may be referred to as a 4WD
system or Active Torque Coupling (ATC) system in other service
information, owner literature, or messages located on the message
center.
The All Wheel Drive Systems consists of the following:
PTU (Power Transfer Unit)
RDU
Driveline Control Module (DLCM)
The Power Transfer Unit (PTU) system consists of ..
Special Tool(s) /
General Equipment
Resistance Spotwelding Equipment
8 mm Drill Bit
MIG/MAG Welding Equipment
Spot Weld Drill Bit
Locking Pliers
Removal
WARNING:
Electric vehicles damaged by a crash may have compromised
high voltage safety systems and present a potential high voltage
electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution and wear appropriate Perso..