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#1 of 128 brakes by obie1946

Feb 04, 2007 (11:45 pm)

My 2003 Ford Escape has a brake problem. The mechanic has removed a rotted emeregency brake cable, blead the brakes and that did not last long. I lose brake peddle and it goes almost to the floor. I can still brake but scary. There is air getting into the brakes some how and no one can figure it out. It is a 4x4 xlt. Help me to help my mechanic help me!!!

#2 of 128 Re: brakes [obie1946] by tb123

Mar 02, 2007 (8:58 pm)

Replying to: obie1946 (Feb 04, 2007 11:45 pm)
Tell him to look at the master cylinder (part of the breaks under the hood. If that is leaking there will not be enough pressure for the breaks to work.

#3 of 128 Re: brakes [tb123] by obie1946

Mar 02, 2007 (9:18 pm)

Replying to: tb123 (Mar 02, 2007 8:58 pm)
Thanks: I had them bled twice and this third time he just bled them again and I did mention the Master Cylinder and he saw that it may be leaking. He did not think it was the master cylinder since the mileage (43,000) was low. But it is a lot of city stops and goes so that may have worn it out sooner than highway miles? Thank you very much for the feedback, Bob

#4 of 128 brake noise by markiesmark45

Jul 21, 2007 (2:35 pm)

My 2007 AWD 2.3 Escape makes grinding noises on the last
part of the braking process. The Ford dealers mechanic
says this is normal,It happens virtually every time I
come to a stop unless I gently apply the brake and have
plenty of room to stop.
I find it hard to believe Ford would allow such a nerve
racking sound to be "normal".
Anyone had this problem and any advice?
     Thanks for any help. Mark

#5 of 128 power brake problem by gumpf

Aug 31, 2007 (5:47 am)

my 2005 escape started making a high pitch whine when I release the brake pedal. It stops when I press on the brakes. It sounds like air being released. The sound is inside the vehicle around the brake pedal. I have been told that it is the power brake that multiplies the force from the brake pedal to stop the car without having to press so hard. The brakes operate normally and the rotors and shoes have been checked. The price ticket is $400 to repair and I just want to make sure that it is legitimate. I have been told that when this fails I will have a hard time pushing the brakes because the power brake system will eventually fail. Anyone else ever deal with this? I have 61,000 miles on this escape.

#6 of 128 escape brake problem by mcamilli

Sep 07, 2007 (2:34 pm)

I have the same problem. I let go of the brake and hear a hissing noise (like air pushing through the brake pedal) until I apply the brake again. Noise is driving me nuts! Took it to the shop - they said it was the brake buffer box??? located directly behind the brake pedal and would cost $300-400 to fix. I was told that it would get harder and harder to apply the brake as this box wears out. I trust my mechanics. They are repairing it as I write this. I have appx. 80,000 miles on my 2002 escape and haven't had many problems with the car.

#7 of 128 Ford Escape brake propblem correction by mcamilli

Sep 07, 2007 (3:23 pm)

My brake problem was from the brake "booster box" (not buffer box). mcamilli

#8 of 128 Re: Ford Escape brake propblem correction [mcamilli] by jrindy

Sep 11, 2007 (6:40 pm)

Replying to: mcamilli (Sep 07, 2007 3:23 pm)
My brakes on my 01 escape (88k miles) just started leaking air thru the break peddle a week ago and also at same time the dash warning light for radiator came on but it is full of anti freeze. I am thinking there is not enough vacuum for the radiator. Luckily I do have a extended warranty that covers this problem and it is going to shop very soon.

#9 of 128 Re: Ford Escape brake propblem by missyh

Sep 15, 2007 (7:59 am)

Replying to: jrindy (Sep 11, 2007 6:40 pm)
My 01 Escape (89k miles) is in the shop right now too to fix all of the above: brake vacuum booster (to fix the hissing noise), leak in the master cyclinder, and to check the radiator light. The light though has been off & on for the last 5 years. It's nice to know I'm not alone. She's paid for, so I don't want to get a new car right now. Good luck everyone!

#10 of 128 Re: brake noise [markiesmark45] by 2004escape

Sep 26, 2007 (7:07 am)

Replying to: markiesmark45 (Jul 21, 2007 2:35 pm)
I have the same problem with my 2004 Escape. The dealership told me that there is nothing wrong with them. They told me it is because I had after market brake pads on.

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