Ford Escape: Parking Brake and Actuation / Removal and Installation - Parking Brake Actuator Motor

Removal

NOTE: Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
   Refer to: Jacking and Lifting - Overview (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation).
   

1. Disconnect the electrical connector and detach the wiring retainer.
   

1. NOTE: Once the actuator motor is removed, if there is evidence of brake fluid found in or around the parking brake actuator motor a new brake caliper and actuator motor assembly must be installed.

   Remove the bolts and using a twisting motion, remove the parking brake actuator motor. Discard the bolts.
   Torque: 71 lb.in (8 Nm)

1. Remove and discard the O-ring.
   

1. Clean the brake caliper housing O-ring groove and apply the grease supplied with the parking brake actuator motor kit to the drive shaft end only.
   

Installation

1. NOTE: Use grease from service kit and new bolts supplied with the parking brake actuator motor kit.

   To install, reverse the removal procedure.