Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD2007ESCAPE BASE, 2.3 Z, FWD, AUTOMATICREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1188 (BRAKE SYSTEM - GENERAL INFORMATION)GENERAL PROCEDURESWHEEL CYLINDER LUBRICATIONMATERIAL
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, Automatic
Wheel Cylinder Lubrication: Material
2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Material
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MATERIAL SPECIFICATION
| Item | Specification |
|---|---|
| Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A |
ESE-M1C171-A |
- Remove the brake drum. For additional information, refer to BRAKE DRUM .
- Remove the upper and lower return springs.NOTE: Use only specified silicone based lubricant. Use of other lubricants may cause damage to piston seals.
- With the brake shoe return springs removed, push the leading shoe into the wheel cylinder until the shoe bottoms out.
- Pull back the wheel cylinder dust boot (opposite depressed shoe) and apply specified lubricant around the wheel cylinder piston.
- Reposition the wheel cylinder dust boot.
- Push the trailing shoe into the wheel cylinder until the shoe bottoms out.
- Pull back the wheel cylinder dust boot (opposite depressed shoe) and apply specified lubricant around the wheel cylinder piston.
- Reposition the wheel cylinder dust boot.
- Once both wheel cylinder pistons have been lubricated, push the pistons side-to-side at least 3 times to distribute the lubricant and verify smooth movement.
- Install the upper and lower return springs.
- Install the brake drum. For additional information, refer to
BRAKE DRUM
.
- Adjust the rear brake shoes. For additional information, refer to BRAKE SHOES .
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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.