You do not need to bleed the brakes. The rubber bushings on the caliper simply pull out of the caliper and these slide in their place. All you need special is a small snap ring plier. I did put new rotors and pads on too so that took a while total. However, I would say allow 30 min per side...
Hey all, its been nearly a month. I live in the northeast. In that month we have gone from warm temps to snow, cold weather and warm again. Not a single noise or moan from the rear brakes since the Damond bushing upgrade.
Just wanted to do an update.
I upgraded the rotors and pads too. If you want an incredible deal on rotors and pads, get Powerstop z23 kit. I ordered the kit that came with rear pads, and 2 drilled and slottes rotors for $140.00. To add to that value, Powerstop has a $50 rebate on tbat kit. So for 80 bucks total, the whole...
I called the company. The Escape and Bronco Sport have the same calipers.
They have ones for the front as well. I just bought the rears. My brake pedal feel is also much better with this upgrade.
Just looked at the parts in the new TSB. Same from last except some new brake pad clips. The same reinforced (with hard plastic) bushing from the last TSB. This is the third or 4th version of the TSB. My fix is a touch more money, but is a one and done deal.
I have found a solution to the dreaded Ford rear brake moan. From what I have researched, the Ford TSB fix does not actually fix the issue. The caliper is flexing enough for the pads to contact the caliper causing the maon sound. The Ford fix involves a reinforced caliper bushing. I found a...