changing the brakes on this car wasnt much different than any other car except the brake pads are held on by 2 rods that have 2 metal hooks 1 locks the pads and rods so they dont move the other one just keeps them separate i just worked on this car 2 weeks ago not real tricky, just a cheap set up.
brake diagram for 1998 ford escort
AnswerGo to the link for a full brake job with picture illustrations of each step and it is for 1997 ford escort.
The brake fluid in a 1992 Ford Escort gets put in the brake fluid reservoir. This is normally located on the master cylinder.
To indicate a problem with the brake system.
Most likely no brake lights would be due to a faulty switch on the brake pedal or a bad fuse.
The rear brake pads on your 1993 Ford Escort can be changed by removing the brake pad Springs and break caliper. The brake pads will come off. Reverse the process to install the new brake pads.
http://www.autozone.com/shopping/repairGuide.htm?pageId=0900c152801e918c
The Ford escort uses 12 inch brake rotors. The brake rotors are used on all four wheels and our the same size on each wheel.
DOT ( 3 ) brake fluid meeting Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A according to the 1998 Ford Escort Owner Guide
Could be the brake light switch above the brake pedal.
I'm not a mechanic / technician but I would say ( no ) It is a hydraulic clutch on a 1998 Ford Escort The BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR is also the CLUTCH FLUID RESERVOIR
It is a switch on the brake pedal which sends current to the stoplights in the rear.