What you need to replace is both sides. Brakes, hardware, drums, cylinders, brake hose/s and the lines to the cylinders. A couple hundred dollars in parts for you, but around 6 hundred at a shop.
I would probably guess that the wheel cylinder is leaking. once the drum is removed you will have a pretty good idea of the mess this has made.
typically a new wheel cylinder, shoes, and a hardware kit (new springs) would be installed. wheel cylinders are typically replaced in pairs...... if one is leaking that bad it is entirely possible for the other side to be wet.
Also check the brake hoses. it is very common for these to crack and possibly rupture leaving you again without brakes.
once the new parts have been installed the brakes will need to be bleed to get all the air out.
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The wheel cyliners need to be replaced ,that is most likely where it is leaking , recommend bleeding the brake system both front and rear after changing the rear wheel cylinders
SOURCE: removal of rear brake drum 2002 ford escape
make sure handbrake is off take wheel off hit the drum with a mallet not steel,as it will brake,hit on outter diametter face of drum, try and rotate as you twist off
SOURCE: Brake drum 2005 Escape
here is a diagram on how to remove your brake drum. please do not forget to rate and comment about your experience with fixya today.
Removal & Installation
CAUTION
Dust and dirt accumulating on brake parts during normal use may contain asbestos fibers from production or aftermarket brake linings. Breathing excessive concentrations of asbestos fibers can cause serious bodily harm. Exercise care when servicing brake parts. Do not sand or grind brake lining unless equipment used is designed to contain the dust residue. Do not clean brake parts with compressed air or by dry brushing. Cleaning should be done by dampening the brake components with a fine mist of water, then wiping the brake components clean with a dampened cloth. Dispose of cloth and all residue containing asbestos fibers in an impermeable container with the appropriate label. Follow practices prescribed by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for the handling, processing, and disposing of dust or debris that may contain asbestos fibers.
To install:
CAUTION
Use of a brake drum puller or a torch is not recommended. Brake drum distortion can result.
NOTE
If the brake drum is rusted to the axle shaft pilot diameter, tap the center of the brake drum between the wheel studs.
Drum brake exploded view
WARNING
Whenever a wheel is installed, always remove any corrosion, dirt or foreign material present on the mounting surfaces of the wheel or the surface of the wheel hub, brake drum or brake disc that contacts the wheel. Installing wheels without correct metal-to-metal contact at the wheel mounting surfaces can cause the wheel nuts to loosen and the wheel to come off while the vehicle is in motion, causing loss of control. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury.
SOURCE: brake fluid leaking out the back left tire area
you a have blown wheel cylinder replace it and the brake shoes bleed the system and your good to go
SOURCE: rear axle seal leak 2001 ford escape xlt
First check if the vent cap is plugged, to do that find the T shaped object on the housing spin the top of the tee if it does not move freely then pull it off and clean it. If it's leaking out of the front seal it's the drive line seal is leaking and will have to remove the drive line put Emergency brake on and block wheels and loosen 24MM nut to get to the seal you have to pop the seal off with a screw driver and you have to replace the crush bearing when you do this. However recommend you leave that to a professional or purchase a www.alldatadiy.com susbscription for your car so you know how to set up the bearings if it is needed, you will also have to have a tork wrench to tork the nut down. You will a new Nut for the pintal shaft that comes out of the front of the axle as well the nut is nut reusable once you remove it. Another note you have to have air impact to get the nut off or a torch t heat it just enoungh to get it off but warning fuel tank is right there so if your all thumbs don't mess with it. If it's not leaking from the front seal and is leaking from the back side of the differential then you must drain the oil and replace the gasket on the rear plate, this job is not to difficult but you mus be sue you put silicone on the cover and gasket and put silicone on the bolts as you put them in because if not you will get bolt leakage, these also require a tork wrench. the front seal nut and crush bearing will cost $45.00 the rear will cost $15.00 for the silicone and gasket. And warning if the differtal is leaking from the seal it is quite possible that the bearings will need to be replaced or set up again and this takes experince or it could cost you $750.00 to rebuild the differital. hope this helps.
SOURCE: leaking brake fluid from rear driver side brake
They don't make diagrams for brake lines. The lines are sold in bulk. You need to measure and duplicate the bends in the orignal lines and cut/flare the lines yourself. You will need a tubing cutter, flare tool and tubing bender.
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