I put new front rotors on today and everything went fine

Hi,

Replacing front brake pads and rotors really isn't that difficult. When you do it yourself, make sure to get lifetime replacement parts so you never have to pay again.

You can expect front brakes to last approximately 25,000, but that will vary based on terrain and driving habits.

First, here is a link that shows in general how it's done. You can use this as a guide.

https://youtu.be/dlIUJOYnYQc

Here are the directions specific to your vehicle. The attached pics correlate with the directions.

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2008 Ford Truck Escape 4WD V6-3.0L
Front
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Pad Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Front
FRONT
Brake Pads

Material

Material

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Disc Brake System - Exploded View

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Removal

WARNING: Do not use any fluid other than clean brake fluid meeting manufacturer's specification. Additionally, do not use brake fluid that has been previously drained. Following these instructions will help prevent system contamination, brake component damage and the risk of serious personal injury.

WARNING: Carefully read cautionary information on product label. For EMERGENCY MEDICAL INFORMATION seek medical advice. In the USA or Canada on Ford/Motorcraft products call: 1-800-959-3673. For additional information, consult the product Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) if available. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious personal injury.

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

1. If necessary, using a suitable suction device, remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir until it is half filled.
2. Remove the wheel and tire.

3. CAUTION: If the brake pad anti-rattle spring is to be removed, do not force the spring off the brake caliper or damage to the spring can occur.

CAUTION: Do not use any tools to remove the spring, use hand force only. Do not use excessive force or damage to the spring can occur.

NOTE: The LH side brake pad anti-rattle spring must be installed with the 2-tabbed end in the upper brake caliper cavity.

For the LH brake caliper, release the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring.
Apply force to the center of the spring and pull outward at the bottom of the spring to remove it from the lower brake caliper cavity.

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4. Rotate the spring upward and remove it from the brake caliper.

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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.
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.

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7. CAUTION: 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.
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. NOTE: Use a suitable tool to protect the brake caliper piston boots.

Compress the brake caliper piston into the brake caliper.
11. Inspect the brake disc and resurface or install new as necessary.

Installation
1. 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.

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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.
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 anchor housing 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).

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5. Rotate the brake pad anti-rattle spring and position the upper portion onto the anchor plate.
6. Position the lower portion of the brake pad anti-rattle spring onto the anchor plate.
7. 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.

8. CAUTION: 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.

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9. Fill the brake master cylinder reservoir with clean, specified brake fluid.
10. Install the wheel and tire.
11. Test the brakes for normal operation.

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Rotor Replacement

2008 Ford Truck Escape 4WD V6-3.0L
Disc Removal and Installation, Front
Vehicle Brakes and Traction Control Disc Brake System Brake Rotor/Disc Service and Repair Removal and Replacement Disc Removal and Installation, Front
DISC REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION, FRONT
Brake Disc

Removal and Installation

Disc Brake System - Exploded View

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1. Remove the brake caliper anchor plate.
2. Remove the brake disc.
3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

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I hope this helps. let me know if you have other questions.

Take care and God Bless,

Joe