Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
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Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the top of the spring to remove it from the upper brake caliper cavity.
5. Rotate the spring downward and remove it from the brake caliper.
6. NOTE: The brake caliper and brake flexible hose are removed as an assembly.
Disconnect the brake tube fitting from the brake flexible hose.
7. Remove and discard the retainer clip from the brake flexible hose.
8. Remove the 2 guide pin bushing caps and the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts, position the caliper aside.
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Support the caliper using mechanic's wire.
9. Remove the 2 brake pads from the caliper.
10. Remove the brake flexible hose from the brake caliper.
Installation
1. Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
2. Install the 2 brake caliper guide pin bolts and the 2 bushing caps.
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Tighten the bolts to 50 Nm (37 lb-ft).
3. NOTE: If present, the 2-tabbed end of the brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed first.
Install the brake pad anti-rattle spring using the following procedure:
1. Insert the tab of the spring into the brake caliper cavity.
2. Twist the tab into the cavity (LH side in the upper brake caliper cavity, RH side in the lower brake caliper cavity).
4. Rotate the brake pad anti-rattle spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
5. Position the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring onto the anchor plate.
6. Push down and inward until the upper and lower ends of the brake pad anti-rattle spring are latched and seated in the brake caliper cavities.
7. NOTICE: The latch MUST be positioned as shown, or damage to component may occur.
Verify that the brake pad anti-rattle spring is correctly latched by pulling on the spring.
