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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2012ESCAPE 2WD L4-2.5LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISBRAKES AND TRACTION CONTROLDRUM BRAKE SYSTEMBACKING PLATESERVICE AND REPAIR
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5L
Backing Plate: Service and Repair
2012 Ford Escape 2WD L4-2.5LSECTION Service and Repair
Brake Backing Plate
Removal and Installation
1. Remove the rear wheel cylinder. For additional information, refer to Wheel Cylinder Removal and Replacement.
2. Remove the brake flexible hose bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).
3. Compress the parking brake cable conduit locking tabs and pull the parking brake cable assembly through the backing plate.
4. Remove the rear wheel hub.
5. Remove the 4 backing plate bolts and the backing plate.
- To install, tighten to 85 Nm (63 lb-ft).
6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.