The rear of a 2017-2019 Escape has an electronic parking brake. I was working on a 2016 so I did not cover this. This is the procedure to put the rear brakes in Maintenance mode: -Turn the ignition on but don't start the car -Put the accelerator to the floor and hold it down -Push and hold DOWN the parking brake lever -Turn the ignition off -Turn the ignition on -Hold the accelerator and parking brake until the vehicle displays Maintenance mode on the information center. To return the rear brakes to their normal mode: -Turn the ignition on but don't start the car -Put the accelerator to the floor and hold it. -Pull UP on the parking brake -Turn the ignition off -Turn the ignition on -Hold the accelerator and parking brake until you stop hearing noise from the rear calipers. Then pump up the brake pedal and start the vehicle how you normally would. Parts: Front Pads: amzn.to/2T0QLFw Front Rotor: amzn.to/3wSaTrX Rear Pads (2017-2019: amzn.to/3h8ujSG Rear Pads (2013-2016) amzn.to/3jgiU5R Rear Rotor (2017-2019) amzn.to/3gXAWso Rear Rotor (2013-2016) amzn.to/3dgTPnH Tools: Rear Caliper Tool (Not needed on 2017+): amzn.to/3h3tkDu Front Caliper Tool (C clamp works well on this car): amzn.to/3wZoC02 Caliper Hooks: amzn.to/2SxQQ3e My Amazon Store: www.amazon.com/shop/repairgeek Help support the channel, buy using my Amazon links As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases and your cost is exactly the same.

@somethinburnin

2 жыл бұрын

I'm glad I found this video, and this set of directions! I am doing my 17 when the parts arrive! Thank you!

@gz2624

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the informative video. I followed the video instructions but didn’t look at the comments until after I removed the rear disc and and caliper. I then tried to do the “Maintenance Mode” procedure. Things did not turn out well. The caliper is fully extended and will not retract. Any suggestions?

@marthaherrera9935

Жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This helped me out tremendously.

@wjrobertson67

Жыл бұрын

Great video. Camera angles are right on. Top. Notch narration. Thank you.

@stephenilles

5 ай бұрын

Some of the parts won't fit on a 2018 se fwd

You have a real talent for teaching. As an old guy that made a lifetime with a career as a tech trainer, problem solver, traveling trouble shooter across varied industries, you are as good as I've seen. Thanks for the DIY help with my Escape.

One of the best tutorials I’ve ever seen. To the point, the camera angles were good enough to see what was going on, and your explanations matched what you were doing. Excellent!

Thanks for this video, it really helped. Did the rears today, rotors and pads. Took me an hour and 45 only because each side had a very stuck bolt. Just wanted to pass on my experience. 2017 Escape Titanium. Only 28,000 miles on it and I am original owner. Front brakes are in great shape. As I took apart the rears I discovered that the inner pads on both sides had zero pad left. Outers were more than half way worn out. So that tells me they have it set to use the rears first, then the fronts if needed. Never had a vehicle that did that before? Very mellow Michigan driver here who rarely has to stomp on the brakes. I tried the links here for parts but didn't have much luck so I went through Rock Auto. Got both rotors and pads in a rust resistant Raybestos Element 3 for $121 including shipping. Was quoted $450 to have them done at Belle Tire.

@coloradostrong

2 жыл бұрын

Rear worn out first? Same thing on a 2018 S or SE Escape my brother has. He had to get both rear rotors and pads at about 34000 miles, while the front is not too bad. The rear was metal-on-metal. Wonder if it is due to your weather in Michigan, as he lives in the north also. And once you get that metallic powder from your brakes on the vehicle, it will melt into the paint, rims and bumper, and then rust. Nasty job trying to get _that_ stuff off the body.

@Derbycityborn

2 жыл бұрын

Mine are exactly the same, I live in southern Indiana. I was quoted $330 for just the rear pads and rotors.

@Sparty1966grad

2 жыл бұрын

@@Derbycityborn Raybestos Element 3 Rotors and pads if you want to do it yourself. You could even see how much labor would be only if your brought the parts. Like I said, the only issue was one caliper bolt on both sides was a pain to get out but a bit of frustration was well worth the $200 savings. I bypassed the electronic parking brake how they said, and to compress the piston i used a large clamp with a small board in between to protect it as I turned it in.

@notsofast5495

Жыл бұрын

@@Sparty1966grad What do you mean you bypassed it. I did the rears on our CX5 with electronic parking brake and even though I set it to maintenance mode the motor still got messed up.

@waylon9764

16 күн бұрын

Well if it’s front wheel drive then you’d rather the rear brake first, so the steer wheels don’t get stuck or anything

I wish I could trust a mechanic to do a job this thoroughly. I've had terrible luck lately with inferior work. Well done sir. I'd happily pay you top dollar to fix my ride.

Just replaced the front and rear brakes on my ‘16 Escape using your video as a guide. Thanks for the lesson! Very helpful!

With the help of your video, I was able to change today -- all by myself -- the rear brake pads & rotors of my 2014 Transit Connect. Never tried something like that before; I've stuck to doing oil changes and filters only. Ventured into unknown territory after I got tired dropping $750 to have a dealer shop do a set for me (it's highway robbery down here in the South with these shops). Thanks for the clear, concise info!! ✊🏾

Thanks for your clear demo. Two years ago my ford escape 2014, both front and rear brake pad/rotor jobs were done at Canadian Tire. After shortly, I started to hear a squeaking sound left rear caliper. A couple of weeks ago, the caliper started to leak oil. I followed your demo and ordered parts etc. What I realized was that the caliper and especially, the brake holder so dirty-shop didn't clean it, just dumbed parts. Understand that hard to find an honest mechanic and have to do your job.

I agree battery change on this os absolutely ridiculous. Staring at my f150 like look how easy that it. My wife has a 2013 escape doing the brakes tomorrow. Glad I watched don't have a 7mm allen thanks for the video

Excellent Video! I just completed the front brakes on my 2018 Ford Escape and your video helped a great deal. Had all the parts and tools ahead of time as well as the proper torque specs. Thank you again! Please keep the content coming. 👍

I've never done brakes before, but you have made it seem so much easier than I thought it would be. I'm gonna be trying this out this weekend I think

This made my day so much easier. Thank you for taking the time to make these kind of videos your a saver

Made my first brake job easy and I save a ton of money doing it myself! Great video and thank you for being so detailed!

Thanks for taking the time to make the video. I watched it twice and then kept it up for reference. I’m glad you stressed how important it is to clean the rust from the slide surfaces including the pins. Thanks again!

I have a '16 escape. Changing the battery took me about 3.5 hours. I went the wiper cowling route. I think I'll just pay the mechanic next time. Not worth my sanity. I love the car, though. Thanks for the video. Doing brakes tomorrow!

@Sporttster

2 ай бұрын

I've got a 17' and just had it done this past winter. Took it to the local Batteries Plus and the guy there helped me get it in and it was a PAIN! Didn't take anywhere near 3hrs but was probably there a hour. Not sure what to do if the thing ever needs a jump. Crazy spot for it.

Just did my rears. Somewhere I heard '19 was exempt from needing maintenance mode enabled but I did it anyway. Thanks Repair Geek!!

Thanks for providing torque specs!! And good video quality too. I use never seize on the locations where the pads contact the bracket. I think it lasts longer in protecting the metal from rusting. The grease gets hot, evaporates and it gone within a short while. I've done a second brake job on a car after 50K and found a thin layer of never seize still on the surface.

@paganskier

Жыл бұрын

Just looked up the Never-Seez temperature range - impressive @ -297 F - 1800 F. I've always defaulted to silicon, but it tops out at just 600 degF.

@Z22ZINFS

Жыл бұрын

@@paganskier When you use Never-Seez, make sure it is a THIN coating. Too much and it does like grease: attracts dirty and grime.

Currently putting new rotors, calipers and brake pads on my 2017 Ford Escape and I am sooo glad that I found your video. Saved me so much money. Thank u. New sub here.

Hey young man, clearest well produced video I’ve seen. Instructions were were easy to follow.

Thank you, sir, for explaining the njjuanjĵĵjcĵes of this Make, model brake system. The spring clip was my only head scratcher, came off, popped on with ease. Thanks!

My brother inlaw was attempting t9 do his and told me all the things that went wrong and how he had to tale off a crap ton of stuff so I figured I'd watch a video...and he was exaggerating lol I didn't say he was wrong or not cause I've never worked on a Ford escape. But now I know. Thanks fir the in depth video

This video was super helpful! I feel confident enough to replace my own pads + rotors!

Thanks for this video - always nice to see what I'm getting into before getting out the jacks. All the mag chloride on the roads these days has me concerned about being able to get the rotor off. When I did my F150 a couple years ago rotor removal was the crux.

Thanks! Just one more thing I always do now because of what you said about driving through your wall.. I tape a 8x11 sheet of paper to the steering wheel with ""PUMP BRAKES!!!" written on it. Almost took down my shed once lol!

Great video explanation. Thank you for the BONUS info regarding the Maintenance Mode. This was a great help and much easier than doing the 12v hack on the caliper connector to retract the caliper.

Thanks for the info on how to reset the brakes. It worked like a charm. Awesome job

Thanks for the video. I bought my daughter a 2018 Escape in July. I live in TN, but the car was a lease model from Michigan. The brakes wore out at 34,500! I guess it was the rust from salt due to the weather.

@coloradostrong

2 жыл бұрын

Another 2018 Escape with brakes worn out at less than 40K/M? Sheesh. Quality is apparently no longer "Job #1" with Ford.

@brianchaney7275

2 жыл бұрын

Attention: there is a known issue where the slide pin in the calipers did NOT get enough lube at the factory and are prone to sticking once you press the brakes. The fix is to take the caliper slide pins out, clean them, lube them, and put them back in. My back brakes wore almost completely away and the front brakes werent even half gone. That solved it for me. Its worth checking them out if you are seeing premature wear.

Very good, very informative, now I can change my ford ecosport brake pads as they are the same, thanks.

Wounder why you did not replace calipers with re-built calipers. Back in the day when you could buy rebuild kits, I always rebuilt calipers on break jobs. Every time I put my honing stone in the cylinder I found a little pile of rust at the bottom.. Brake fluid is hygroscopic and brings a little water into the cylinder. Over time the moisture causes rust that settles. When you push a piston back in, it is scrunched over all that pile of rust and will most likely go into the neoprene seal. In a few months, the seal will start leaking and you will wish you had just replaced (or rebuilt) the caliper. Otherwise, this is a great video. I'm 67 now and haven't done a brake job in 10 years, so I thought I'd check out a KZread first. I was a back-yard mechanic when younger and did 20-30 brake jobs per year on weekends for coworker, friends and family. I my experience with the cylinder rust is not minimal.

Good step by step video. Torque wrench settings information useful.

Thanks so much for the video. Helped me through some steps I wasn’t expecting. Great vid and info !

Thanks for Video this will be my 1st time doing this on my 2016 ford Escape! You made it look so easy! Thanks!!

I noticed the rear pads were put on backwards. The pad backing plate has two nubs that stick out and must be aligned to the holes in the head of the piston. This is critical to the proper functioning of the parking brake.

Thank you for the video. The tip on replacing the spring really helped me out.

Solid video. What would make it way better? Torque specs on the Caliper Bracket bolts and Caliper Bolts.

Really good job brother it nice to see a video like this. Now I have the confidence to change the rear brake thanks 🙏 bro

This was very good. Couple of questions. 1) If I have a 2018 Ford Escape Se with EPB. I forgot to put it in maintenance mode when and removed the rear driver side caliper. Is it too late to put the EPB into maintenance mode? 2) Someone told me to remove the cap from the brake fluid reservoir so as not to put too much pressure on the master brake cylinder when compressing caliper pistons. What are your thoughts on this? Great instructional video. Thank you for putting this out

Flap discs work great for removing rust or grinding metal - a fine one will do a good job

I just did a brake job on an escape the rear caliper slide pins I had to use a t45 torx bit

One of the best videos I’ve ever seen!!! Great content!!!

Awesome job !!! Great tutorial !!! You Rock !!!

Thanks for the step by step! Made my first ever brake job a breeze 👍

Some how the link you gave for front rotors do not fit my 2017 ford escape S. 2.5L FWD but the rear one does. Very nice job btw.

My bad. I just purchased a shop manual and you are correct 188 MM bolts get 129 on the front and 46 on the rear foot# #s

Doing a 2013 and I’ve replaced the break booster, breaks and bled the breaks and still don’t have stopping power. Pedal goes to the floor but doesn’t stop the car

You definitely dont need the special tool. Simply disable the electronic parking brake if you have one (as in video description) and place the inside brake pad on the rotor... leave the outside off. Now take the caliper and put it in place over the inner pad. Now pull caliper towards you which decompresses the piston.

Apparently the calliper bracket mounting bolts are to be replaced each time the brackets are removed…….i didn’t know this until yesterday.

When you go to take the spring off push it from the rotor to the caliper rotate out it'll come off east

Great video. BUT please when working with springs, wear safety glasses, even a BIC pen spring has enough power to blind you.

Happy to see you used Motorcraft pads and rotors, which are much better than the cheap after market brands. Guaranteed fit too.

@RepairGeek

3 жыл бұрын

Not much more expensive either.

Thank you so much 2014 Ford Escape 200k

On my 2017 escape the caliber bolts were 16 not the noted 13. Video worked well for me till I got to the rear having trouble need the tool to rewind and then can continue

Man i wish i had these tools. Im doing this manually lol

Great vid. Didn't know about the parking brake mode. Will be working on my sisters 2018 this weekend. From your tools list below it looks like the caliper compression tool isn't needed. So its just an old school piston that I can compress as usual with a c clamp or big channel locks? Thanks again!

I've watched all the Ford Escape brake videos I can find on here, and no one replaces the rubber grommets inside the calipers that the caliper pins slide through. My new pads came with new ones, and the old ones were in pretty bad shape. I can't imagine everyone who has made a video about this hasn't needed to replace them.

Thank you for the video. I came here for the electronic E brake procedure (as i have dealt with that before). However i just wanted to say my wife has the 2019 1.5 (4 cyl) Eco and is on her third short block and second trans 6x,xxx miles rear brakes are shot. They are not bullet proof! lol, all under warranty, but still crazy.

@RepairGeek

Жыл бұрын

This 16 has just rolled over 100k this past week. Just basic maintenance. Those 17+ engines have major coolant drinking problems.

Thanks for the informative video. I followed the video instructions but didn’t look at the comments until after I removed the rear disc and caliper. I then tried to do the “Maintenance Mode” procedure. Things did not turn out well. The caliper is fully extended and will not retract. Any suggestions?

*You can make the most mundane tasks interesting!*

Thanks bro! Great Escape video!

A very detailed video and was able to change my breaks!!! Thank you 🙏

@mmarciniak

2 жыл бұрын

Did you break your brakes?

@MrArnoldh1234

2 жыл бұрын

@@mmarciniak no, I scratched one rotor and had to replace it and the break pads.

I'm currently working on my neighbors Ford titanium escort and might I add Ford got this one wrong lol had to come to this video to get the hex key size as it required the one size I never use. My honda pilot is set up so much better. But at least Ford didn't do drum brakes for the rear haha

I'm scared to do this myself because what if I mess up and then don't know what to do or break something

Great video Sir.

I'm starting to get some grinding noise early in morning when backing out of the driveway. After they are warmed up, the noise goes away. Front rotors look great, rear rotors have a few grind marks. I feel bad for some of the people making comments about theirs wearing out at 35K. I now have 82K on my '18. Is it reasonable to think I could continue to drive the car for another 2-3K miles without a catastrophic failure?

Great video thank you. And what camera are you using? A Go Pro or your phone may I ask? Thank you again. Off to do my brakes on my 2013 Escape. He's a handsome car.

thank you

Wicked video. Done really well. Thank you for this!

Ford has gone cheap with the Escapes. On my 2013 F150 there are disposable metal clips that go onto the brackets. No need to sand blast the brackets. Just a quick wire brush to lightly clean them and install new clips. Boom, done in seconds vice minutes. Most automotive supply stores sell these metal clips and new rubber pieces that go around the caliper pins in a cheap kit, around $10.

What if my piston compression tool doesn't have the two nipples on it for the rear piston? Does it have to spin to compress?

Ok so one thing you did not mention, is this a 1.6 turbocharged 4WD and was it made in USA or Mexico, there is a big difference on what you buy for replace ment.

My man… great video 🙌

129 ft/p is craaaazy

Another great video and very informative. I was wondering what you didn't wear gloves, in this one?

@RepairGeek

3 жыл бұрын

I'm out of gloves. 😅

Hi, I have changed the brakes on my ford that is almost identical to these and have never needed a special tool, I just use an “F” clamp to compress the piston and then slid it back on, and otherwise the steps are identical.

@Sparty1966grad

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, works like a charm. C clamp here and used a small piece of wood on top of the piston to prevent nicks.

The only thing you did not cover is that the 2017-2019 Ford Escapes with the electronic emergency brakes have to be put in brake maintenance mode prior to replacing the rear brake pads. To engage brake maintenance mode, you simply turn the key or push button start to the on position (do not start the car . Then, at the same time, press the gas pedal to the floor and hold down the emergency brake button. Then, turn the key off and back on again. The brake maintenance mode will illuminate on the instrument cluster. To disengage brake maintenance mode, turn the key on, and at the same time, press the accelerator pedal to the floor and hold up on the emergency brake button. Turn the car off and back on. Finally, depress the emergency brake button to release the parking brake. Turn the car off.

@RepairGeek

2 жыл бұрын

The procedure is literally in the pinned comment that always appears at the top of the comment section.

@cm1133

2 жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek I did not see that. I would not have left you that information had I seen it.

Thanks for your video

Someone’s been watching Mr O at South Main Auto 😏👌

Great job dude, no adjustment of the parking brake required on the rear? Seems like it just went on. Have a 2016 also will be doing this job soon. Nice shop also..

GOOD JOB GEEK ANOTHER GOOD VIDEO

Your video is really good ,u r a natural born teacher. I wanted to buy a service manual or my 2019 escape but no one makes printed manuals like Haynes,Clymer.All I can find is Ford Service Books for like 400 dollars and soft ware programs that honestly suck! I saw your procedure for putting the vehicle brakes on maintenance mode but how do turn your ignition on and off when it has key fob with a start button ??

@RepairGeek

Жыл бұрын

Don't put your foot on the brake and push the start button. That turns the ignition "On" but doesn't start the car.

@scotth4483

Жыл бұрын

@@RepairGeek That's the part I was waiting to see! "Don't Push The Brake Pedal"

Is it necessary to remove the brake fluid cap before pressing the piston in? Or was that an old school thing that is no longer needed?

Thanks. Im gonna do my neighbor’s brakes soon. Won’t that spray you put on the face of the hub work its way onto the back of the rotor?

Is your video correct, the 18MM bolts in the rear torque to 46 foot # and the same bolts in the front to 129 foot # Same bolt, a large difference?

Cant seem to find the specification on bracket caliper bolts!! On Haynes manual!!

You missed an important thing. how did you compressed the caliper since it's not just the typical c clamp thing

@brendanbanks4076

6 ай бұрын

Do I I need special c clamp to press the thing back in the caliber

Is there a certain way to push the piston in im having trouble getting alone back in rn

After you remove the old rotor and wire brushed, what did you spray it with before you put on the surface shield?

Great video man!

I notice you did not bleed the brakes after. Any reason why you did not? great video thanks for the specs.

@RepairGeek

Жыл бұрын

No need

No safety glasses when ur pounding stuff???

@RepairGeek

Жыл бұрын

I like to live dangerously.

You’re right! 99.9% of us do not have a blasting cabinet…but you know what we DO have? SAFETY GLASSES.

Sorry another video they put the parking brake in service mode is that something you should do for the rear brakes before starting the rear brake job

@RepairGeek

2 жыл бұрын

If you have electronic parking brakes they need to be put into service mode. This escape has a manual hand brake. The procedure for service mode is in the pinned comment at the top of the comments section.

thxs

Does the piston need a special tool like the back does?

Clean your hands before touching the pad lining. Grease all over the pad surface!

Dam nice work!

Do I not need to bleed brake fluid on a 2018 cord escape.

It looked like you used new caliper springs? Or did you just clean up the old ones? If they were new where is the link for those?

@RepairGeek do you use RH on the RH caliper and LH on the LH caliper? Currently struggling with this.

Do I need to take the cap off the brake fluid reservoir when resetting the caliper