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49 thoughts on “Ford escape: rear pads rotors”
  1. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Raider Rey says:

    That was a good Scotty Kilmer!

  2. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Twig says:

    So the service data omits to tell you to open the bleed nipple when pushing in the caliper piston? Eric's right – you can't trust the service data.

  3. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars James Dvorak says:

    🛠 keep being awesome

  4. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michele Mormile says:

    This is by far the best video on how to change rear brakes. Thank You for walking me through it all. I didn't know about disengaging the electronic e brake. So glad I watched this video fist. You ROCK

  5. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rodney Allgire says:

    Great video and advice. Remember these Escapes get swollen nuts. LOL, i had to replace my lug nuts.

  6. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Craven Wisecrow says:

    Yeah no ! Prices are high enough
    Thank you for this video i went to buy the parts and was going to attempt this on my own but after seeing the turn on the caliber i think it will be best to just take it in . And i did know about the open the cap up under the hood where brake fluid is from the book .

  7. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars spartygrad89 says:

    Have a 2017 Escape and something is messed up with the rears in general. Mine look just like those with a streak down the middle and most of the rotor never making contact. Tons of complaints on this from BBB but no recall. I only have 22,000 miles on it also. Thanks for the video, going to do this in the next few days.

  8. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Zayne says:

    My girlfriend has one of these turds. Anybody able to tell me what the dash rattle/squeak is?? Dead center above/behind the stero/screen
    Give it a good ol thump and it’ll go away for a second but sounds like a little bird back there. Don’t really wanna tear the dash down to find a blower motor or actuator squeaking up against something or a piece of plastic rubbing. Hoping for an easy fix.
    Doesn’t get better or worse with any provocation

  9. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Joseph Furey says:

    The ol Black Ice tree…aka the Felony Forest. One of the worse smelling air fresheners to be created in my opinion.

  10. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Johnny Sechrist says:

    Only test drive codes and alignments…..maybe an occasional hot rod. Aint got time for that test drive…time is $.

  11. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Chris Sandstrom says:

    What do these dudes have against black guys.🤔

  12. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Christian Graham says:

    I’m glad I found this, I was about to buy an expensive scanner to do brake maintenance mode to do my sisters rear brakes and you saved me a lot of money. You da man!!!

  13. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars stinman46 says:

    So I won't have to worry about maintenance mode on a 2014 Escape? Correct? Also you are the first video where I seen the tabs (or whatever) on the screw in piston have to be lined up a certain way when putting the pads back on?

  14. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Headley says:

    You talk too much you are getting over your head .
    You strayed from the point.
    It's just a brake job dude
    You are annoying. Really .
    I think your educational level is not the greatest.
    Smart people dont talk so much .
    Spend some time meditating.
    You are only made of dust .
    You gave me a headache

  15. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars steve kenley says:

    Thanks Eric ,now I can change the brakes on my 2017 escape .

  16. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dan Mays says:

    Replaced rotors and pads on a 2013 Escape and now the passenger rear clicks until i brake. When brakes are released it starts clicking again. What could it be please.

  17. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Whittler33 says:

    Damn ! I left the bag on the rotor, I thought it was a COVID mask!😷

  18. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mark Petrassi says:

    It's clockwise looking from the back of the caliper

  19. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Jim Staszko says:

    First, why are people criticize so much of what you do? Second, why do you care. Screw them. Love your videos. Do more Saabs! LOL

  20. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars 东东 says:

    Can these procedures can be applied to Volvo S60 2011-2014 or any Volvos of the same year? Coz Volvo was a brand under Ford Group of Vehicles. Can u make a video on Volvo EPB service w/o a scan tool? Thx a lot!

  21. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Dickerson says:

    I've never replaced the bracket bolts 🔩. I will start doing that from now on.

  22. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Dickerson says:

    Great job 👏

  23. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Asap Rulers says:

    Why don't you use the purple goo anymore? I heard people were saying it doesn't work wkth
    Some rubber I just bought a whole bunch!

  24. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars John Laursen says:

    Thanks again for a great video. I was wondering what those clips were that came with the kit! Bought drilled rotors for my 07 escape and your vid helped. And hope your wife is going well.
    God bless!
    Rockford, IL.

  25. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars PaullyBB says:

    Is Ford still using Bosch brake systems?

  26. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Morse Code Reviews says:

    Some lady: <sour puss face>You charged me too little.
    Lol 😆 and here I scheming a plan to save on parts, labor, and the diagnostics fee.

  27. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Honest Dad Reviews says:

    The manual says 100lb ft for the mounting bracket

  28. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Snow Bear Studio says:

    You want us to believe that you done both brake jobs but we know that you truly only one side brake jobs. We heard things around town that you're Mr "One Side Brake Job" O up at your shop. You can hide from the truth from us. We know everything about your brake jobs. All kidding aside can't wait to see more.

  29. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Erik Bates says:

    I never knew the parking brake maintenance mode was a thing. Is it the same on every car?

  30. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Noman Jones says:

    What does putting the brakes in service mode do anyway? watched another guy just crank the piston in, and it worked fine.

  31. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars reppich1 says:

    Some technical writer was looking at the piston diagram from the 'brown POV'.

  32. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars zr1sparky1 says:

    You absolutely should raise your prices!

  33. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars LeewardStudios says:

    Sure I can do it. Send me your service data login. Lol

  34. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Mondragon says:

    "We're bottomed out.

    Said that a time or two."

    Stuff like this is why I love this channel 😂😂😂😂😂

  35. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Charles Amaral says:

    1 Thousand Bucks for 4 tires and rear pads and rotors is about 3 Hundred Dollars to much.

  36. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars thooks says:

    Wow. Ford is soooo advanced. I’ll stick to Toyota’s.

  37. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Freddie Ray says:

    There's that guy, that guy lives here. LOL

  38. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars RT 1979 says:

    Hey all I need HELP!…after 4 or 5 hours of messing (well i keep it g rated) with my 2005 buick lesabre' Okay after finally get the damn bolt off. I'm having trouble lining up the brake pad (yes it is correct) I also had trouble doing this one the mustang too. Is there any tip on how to get the damn pad in its home. I got it lube up too and the clips in. Video mech make it look so easy. Needing help in Indiana. Thanks

  39. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Scorpion 5130 says:

    What kind of 7mm is that??? because I didn’t catch it

  40. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Valeria Soto says:

    Thank you so much this help me so so much thank you I subscribed and I have an active on notification I have a question how do you take the park brake maintenance mode off?

  41. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars DJ 507 T6 says:

    If you don’t put it in maintenance mode, what happens?

  42. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Fitzgerald says:

    5/7/21: Designing the 12 VDC Test Light-special. Will have left/right thumb switch for 4AMP draw; LED always on front pointing high power single white LED (w/both neg/pos connected) to see contact point, under hood, under vehicle. Still working the electronic mechanisms – mounted within a Standard Size 12 VDC light, Eric.

  43. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Robert Fitzgerald says:

    Running a recently bought a 2008 Escape XLT, 60K. Also just rec'd a LAUNCH CR629 OBD2 Scanner. Going to learn all (most all) and scan around town, vehicles with the "Money Light" on, $20.00, and if wanted +$10.00 to research and email deeper results from LAUNCH & Web.

  44. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Iocco says:

    Pre coffee comment
    Hello SMA,
    I have been turning wrenches since bicycles to aircraft and now I'm retired (haha), and I tell you folks watching SMA doing a brake job on YouTube deserves an award like an Oscar. Eric is the only celebrity I would actually like an autograph from 🙃 and crew too. Keep up the great content

  45. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Vincent Iocco says:

    Hello to SMA
    I have been turning wrenches since bicycles to aircraft and now am retired (haha) and I tell you folks SMA is watching

  46. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Rob Withoff says:

    I have a 2016 escape without the electronic parking brake, so I was more watching for the general escape tips.

  47. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Dswan1 says:

    I still think you do one wheel brake jobs, you just reverse the camera and tell us it's the other side. LOL JK..

  48. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars johnny d says:

    You should do an entire video talking and working like Scotty !!

  49. Avataaar/Circle Created with python_avatars Michael Mankowski says:

    Just charge her more next time.

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