I am replacing the front disc brakes on a 1999 escort

Noise at 25mph thru 45 mph-- could be
a wheel hub bearing-on front

If so--- do both sides

Why wasn't that diagnosed, when the brakes were done?

You need to remove the front wheels. If the friction surface on the pads is less than 1.5mm (0.06") replace them as soon as you can get new ones. The discs are worn to their limits when the thinnest part of the disc is 11.4 mm (0.45") thick.

SECTION 206-03: Front Disc Brake 1999 Escort/Tracer Workshop Manual DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION Procedure revision date: 06/06/1998 Front Disc Brake Front Disc Brake System Components
Item Part Number Description 1 1125 Front Disc Brake Rotor 2 2B296 Disc Brake Caliper Locating Pin 3 2B120 Disc Brake Caliper 4 2001 Brake Pads 5 - Copper Washers (2 Req'd) 6 - Banjo Bolt 7 2078 Front Brake Hose 8 2W303 Brake Caliper Bolt- (2 Req'd) 9 2814 Brake Hose Clip The front disc brake system consists of a single-piston front disc brake caliper (2B120) and a ventilated front disc brake rotor (1125). The brake shoes and linings (2001) are held in the front disc brake caliper by two front disc brake caliper locating pins (2B296) and two springs. The inboard brake shoe and lining is equipped with a wear indicator that makes a squealing noise when the brake shoes and linings are worn beyond recommended use.

Those metal clips are supposed to go through the holes in the calliper pins.

THIS IS FREE INFORMATION...FROM WF Pads Removal

1. WARNING: Asbestos fiber dust may be present on brake and clutch assemblies and is hazardous to health if inhaled.
   
   Brake and clutch assemblies should be cleaned using a vacuum cleaner recommended for use with asbestos fibers such as brake/clutch/service vacuum. The bag must be labeled per osha instructions, sealed, and the trash hauler notified as to the bag's contents.
   
   If a vacuum suitable for asbestos is not available, cleaning should be done wet. If dust generation is still possible, technicians should wear government-approved toxic dust purifying respirators.
   

1. Raise and support the vehicle.
2.Remove the wheel and tire assembly.
3.Remove the W-spring.


4.Remove the M-spring.

5.Remove the disc brake caliper locating pins (2B296). 6.Remove the front disc brake pads and shims from the disc brake caliper (2B120).

7.Compress the caliper piston completely into its BORE NOTE: Apply a thin layer of Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound D7AZ-19A331-A Motorcraft WA-10 or equivalent meeting Ford specification ESE-M1C171-A to both sides of the perforated shim only.

hi when you drive along the road slowly pull up your handbrake this will elliminate the front and rear. if no wobble then its down to the front. it will be your discs has it been standing a while?

Brake switch (stop light switch). need to be replace
you can find it on the brake pedal.

let me know

Very simple. Have the proper tools for one. Two...lay cardboard down because the brake dust will make some cruddy marks on the pavement. Three...are replacing the WHOL:E caliper or just replacing/resealing the piston?

Very simple to do, just make sure you block the rear wheels or front (depending on which one you are doing).

Unbolt the two carrier bolts, one upper and one lower. These are commonly hex head or "allen" head fastners. Next, have a small container under the hose you will be disconnecting. I hope you have some help to bleed.....you will need to do so. Get the extra brake fluid ahead of time....that's all you need to do really...and once you unblot and disconnect, the brake caliper should be sitting in your lap!

Having problem removing rear brake drum on 2004 ford escort. Does two large phillips head screws have to be removed before removal of drum. If so what is easiest way to remove them

install them the same way you would any other clip. if you dotn knwo hwo to see a mechanic and they will show you hands on without charge.