Escape 4WD V6-181 3.0L DOHC VIN 1 Duratec (2003)
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Brake Shoe: Service and Repair
Brake Shoes
Special Tool(s)
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the brake drum.
2. Use the Brake/Clutch/Service Vacuum to remove brake dust and dirt from the brake assemblies.
3. NOTE: If new rear brake shoes and linings are being installed. resurface the brake drums to remove glazing and to ensure an equal friction
surface from side-to-side. Resurfacing wild also correct out-of-round and bell conditions.
Inning the special tool, measure the braking surface diameter. If the inside diameter measures more than the maximum specification shown on the
outside of the brake drum. install a new brake drum.
4. Remove the parking brake cable from the parking brake cable lever.
5. Remove the hold-down clips and pins.