landroverworkshopDVD com how to change landrover and discovery wheelbearings brake pads and discs

PART2 of 3 showing how to change landrover defender discovery and range rover classic wheeelbearings wheel hubs and brake discs. Tips on what to do and what not to do. lots more on www.LandroverworkshopDVD.com www.Diy-Dvds.com www.Spanish4X4Expedition.com

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How to Replace Discs on a Ford Escape

The brake discs on a Ford Escape are just one component in the braking system, but one of the most important. Its the brake disc which turns with the wheel, and is also the object that is clamped onto by the brake pads to slow the vehicle. When you change the brake pads, you also want to change or turn the brake discs (also known as rotors) so that you can maximize the contact points. In this case, the project vehicle is a 2005 Ford Escape, but the process is similar for other vehicles as well.

Instructions

1

Use the jack to lift up the front of the vehicle, then set it on the jack stands. Be sure that the vehicle is completely and solidly on the stands prior to working on the vehicle. Take off the front wheels using the tire iron and set them out of the workspace.

2

Unbolt the brake caliper anchor plate from the front suspension using the ratchet, then lift the caliper and anchor plate off of the front suspension. Support the caliper on a spare jack stand or any other solid object, as long as it isnt hanging from the brake line, which could damage the line.

3

Use the wire cutters to remove the brake disc retaining clips located on the wheel lugs. These do not need to be reinstalled, so its OK if you cut them completely off of the disc and discard them. Slide the brake disc off of the hub.

4

Slide the replacement brake disc onto the hub. Then attach the brake caliper anchor plate to the front suspension using the 3/8-inch ratchet and socket.

5

Reinstall the wheels and tires using the tire iron, then lower the SUV off of the stands using the jack.

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Are Your Brembo Discs Genuine

I asked Brembo how to identify if the discs are genuine. I was informed that Genuine Brembo Discs should...

• be either blanks, cross-drilled, or slotted. No combination of cross-drilled and slotted. The drilled or slotted discs are coated in a zinc/cadmium plating to help prevent rust and ensure disc longevity.

• have identification number starting with "09" or "08" such as 09.xxxx.xx. The Brembo discs also have a Brembo Logo and stamp on the disc lip.

• came in a thick brown cardboard box. The fakes came in a thin white cardboard box.

• be machined all surfaces including inside hat except on the ventilation vanes. Fake discs have rough cast hat, with a wide gap between the rotor vanes and the braking surface - not machined at all.

• weigh heavier than the fake discs. Brembo brake rotors are high carbon discs, and have the ability to better dampen vibration and noise

• have two equal and identical braking surfaces. Both sides have exactly the same thickness [10mm?]. Fakes Brembo discs have one side thicker than the other.

• have Ventilation Vanes extend out to the very outer edge of the braking surface (both inside and outside). Fake Vanes are sunken into the disc surface around 6mm (on the inside and outside), meaning there is less material connecting the two disc surfaces.

Fake Brembo Discs...

Both discs are fake!

The Genuine "Brembo"stamping c/w logo are clean and more easily distinguishable...

... whereas the disc shown below with not-so-sharp "Brembo MAX" stamping and w/o logo is questionable. You judge it for yourself. Im doubtful and I will not buy this one...

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