Escape 2WD V6-3.0L (2009)
5. NOTE: The RH side brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the lower brake caliper cavity.
For the RH brake caliper, release the upper portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring.
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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.
6. Rotate the spring downward and remove it from the brake caliper.
7. NOTICE: Do not allow the caliper to hang from the brake hose or damage to the hose can occur.
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.
8. Remove the 2 brake pads from the caliper.
9. Inspect the brake pads for wear and contamination, install new pads as necessary.
10. NOTICE: Protect the piston and boots when pushing the caliper piston into the caliper piston bores or damage to the piston or boots may
occur.
If installing new brake pads, using a C-clamp and worn brake pad, compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper.
11. Inspect the brake disc and resurface or install new as necessary.
Installation
1. Using specified brake parts cleaner, clean, dry and inspect the brake caliper anchor plate. Apply a light coat of specified lubricant to the 4 brake
pad contact points on the anchor plate.
2. NOTE: Make sure that the brake flexible hose is not twisted.
Install the brake pads onto the caliper and position the brake caliper onto the anchor plate.
3. 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).
4. NOTE: 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:
