How do you replace the front brake pads on a 2002 Ford Escape?

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If your not used to working with antilock/traction control vehicles, you may want to leave this job to a professional. There are some things that you need to be aware of before proceeding with the job. But, if you decide to go on with this, You may want to go to a car parts store, or book store, and get a repair manual for your car. They cost about $16.00 Or, go to a Public Library.

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on front of a 2k1 v6 4x4 LXT Escape, loosen all 5 lugnuts, jack up vehicle, and place on a jack stand, remove wheel, using a T47 star tool unbolt caliperfrom it's mounting point ater removing the 2 plastic caps, caliper would move out of the way, the front side pad would come out easily, the inside pad is held on by 3 thin metal taps inside the caliper wich that pad is also easly removed.

all is reverse as removal.

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