What size torx socket do I need to take caliper off?

The front caliper takes a 9mm hex drive socket, and you can order it from Snap-on tools online. Nobody else had this socket and its the only one that is made for that caliper.

the torx socket is either a 55 or 60 for the caliper bolts.

it is a t55 or a t60 i think it is a t60.

i just changed my front rotors and pads on my 2001 escape, 6 cylinder. everyone was wrong on the wrench sizes, including the idiots at my local ford dealer. to get the brake calipers off I needed a 7mm hex bit. to get the caliper bracket off I needed an 18mm socket, it was a very easy job but check your wrench sizes first, it seems that every year and model uses different sizes.

No, there is no adjustment aside from being certain calipers are not binding. Be sure the M/C is fully releasing.

Try this Video, I think they got the model right.
Just skip ahead to the disassembly procedure.

http://video.google.com/videoplay?docid=-4304104627961736795&ei=5-2VS7uxKYGhlAfvhcWcAw&q=brake+repair&hl=en&client=firefox-a

need a torx 55. must remove caliper in the bracket then remove the caliper. Bracket bolts are 17mm I think.

Use a T55 Torx socket

Try opening up the caliper with a flat screwdriver thru the opening in the middle of the housing.pry on the rotor and pull towards you to push the rotor back.That should loosen it up enough for you to get it of the rotor.If that dont work you probably got a stuck caliper and have to release the brake line and do the procedure again. GOOD LUCK

make sure piston is pushed all the way into caliper. if it is install without shims