change rear disk pads

hello,

Mazda Tribute and the Ford Escape 2006 designed in the same platform the use similar brake system concept. check the instructions below.

check our guide below how to replace rear brake pads and rotors.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-rear-brake-pads-and-rotors

Check the diagrams below that can help the replacement of rear pads and discs.

let us know if you need more help.

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Upon stopping I have a hard brake pedal and if I have to stop quick it tends to pull generally to the right. what could it be?

Brake caliper not releasing or applying. Stop on a slight incline, shift to neutral, release the brakes, then see if the vehicle creeps down hill on its own. If not, place a block about a foot down hill from one tire, then crawl underneath and open the bleeder screws on the calipers. If doing that lets the brakes release, the best suspect is a constricted rubber flex hose.

What is the process to remove the rear brake drums for inspection of the lining?

If there are any screws in the hub of the drum, remove them first. (However I don't believe there are any)

The drum should then slide off. If it doesn't budge, hit the hub of the drum with a hammer and rotate the drum until it loosens off.