Bonehead3 Report post Posted May 25, 2025 Hello, I had a question about my front pads on my 2012 Escape. I am a 37 year retired mechanic and believe in smarter not harder. I also replaced the rotors on the front. The pads were the original FOMOCO pads with 153k miles but were looking thin. I used my 18mm socket and removed the entire caliper bracket and caliper all at once. Removed old pads , replaced with new pads. Never had to rive that anti vibration spring steel piece at all, just replaced the pads. Then did the rotors and reassembled. Why do all the videos act like you have to remove the spring, then the caliper, then the caliper bracket, seems like a lot of extra steps. And extra tools needed. All I needed was the 18mm socket, pull handle, and chanellocks to push piston back. Just wondering what others thought. Thanks in advance. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
forridoi Report post Posted August 24, 2025 You are totally right, often tutorials complicate things when in practice it can be done more simply with the right reflexes. Your method is logical and effective, especially with your experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
