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Welcome to EdgeWorld I didn't even look at the Escape after finding out about the rear drum brakes (!). Hopefully Ford has made the brakes strong on the 2013 edge. They just love to undersize them ...

Glad it's resolved. I have heard this type of noise from failing compressor clutches, the repair usually being to replace the compressor

Could try Plastidip'ing it a la http://www.fordedgeforum.com/index.php?/topic/11010-plasti-dip-my-grille/

I have used Performance Friction pads on my other cars, and they do work well, albeit dustier and perhaps harder on the rotors. http://www.performancefriction.com/parts-finder/pfc-catalog/aftermarket-catalog.aspx They list pads for the 2007-2010 Edge: Part Number Description Position Notes 1258.20 Carbon Metallic Brake Pad Front 1259.20 Carbon Metallic Brake Pad Rear Carbotech's 1521/Bobcat pads also come recommended by many users in other forums, you can check them out here: http://www.ctbrakes.com/pads.asp?Make=Ford-Trucks_%26_SUVs Edge 2011-2011 1521 AX6 XP8 XP10 XP12 XP16 XP20 RP2 F: CT1258 $137 $151 $163 $176 $190 $205 $221 $205 R: CT1377 $130 $140 $152 $164 $177 $191 $206 $191 Edge 2007-2010 1521 AX6 XP8 XP10 XP12 XP16 XP20 RP2 F: CT1258 $137 $151 $163 $176 $190 $205 $221 $205 R: CT1259 $132 $143 $154 $166 $180 $194 $209 $194 Porterfield does now make their R4-S pads for the Edge: http://porterfield-b...Brake Pads.html Total Record(s) - 2 ( page 1 of 1 ) [ 1 ] AP1258 R4-S Click Here for Compound Information Set of 4 Pieces FRONT for FORD: 07-11 Edge // LINCOLN: 07-11 MKX // MAZDA: 07-11 CX-7, 07-11 CX-9 Click For Details AP1259 R4-S Click Here for Compound Information Set of 4 Pieces REAR for FORD: 07-10 Edge // LINCOLN: 07-10 MKX // MAZDA: 07-11 CX-7, 07-11 CX-9 Click For Details

Try these guys on EBay: http://www.ebay.com/itm/HUB-CENTRIC-RING-RINGS-SPACERS-OD-69-85mm-ID-63-4mm-/130524100133 I have no personal exp with them, but they say they can customize to your needs. HTH.