OEM 2003 Ford Windstar Brake Pads

2003 Ford Windstar Brake Pads Parts Questions & Experts Answers

• Q: How to service and repair brake pads on 2003 Ford Windstar?

  A: The brake master cylinder filler cap needs removal first for inspecting the brake fluid reservoir content before draining fluid down to a half-full volume. The service begins with suspending the car and taking off wheel and tire components. The replacement of brake pads should include new pads installed in complete axle sets while checking for wear and contamination. Install these pads when their thickness reaches or exceeds the stated specifications above either the metal backing plate or rivets. Supporting the disc brake caliper when removal is preferable to using the caliper sight hole prying method because it may damage the pistons. Release the two brake caliper bolts on the front wheel then raise the caliper up from the anchor plate. A new disc needs installation if the front brake disc thickness measurement shows it falls outside of the permissible range. Check the disc brake caliper for leaks and boot damage because needed disassembly steps will follow such findings. Check the pad thickness while discarding the stainless steel slippers after pad removal. Thoroughly check the front disc brake anchor plate assembly by examining guide pin boots for damage together with a binding test for guide pins; worn or damaged guide pins must be replaced and Silicone Brake Caliper Grease D7AZ-19A331-A or equivalent ESE-M1C171-A should be used for lubrication. Install new pads after checking that contaminants including grease oil brake fluid will not touch the pad lining material while implementing all hardware components from the pad kit and spring kit. Install stainless steel slippers before the pads with their taps oriented toward the brake disc. Protect piston and boot used with a wood block or used pad during piston compression when adding pads. Begin by attaching the disc brake caliper while starting with top bolt fastening followed by reinstallation of wheel and tire assembly. Complete the brake fluid filling process by lowering the vehicle before adding clean High Performance DOT 3 Brake Fluid C6AZ-19542-AB or an equivalent DOT 3 solution approved by Ford specification ESA-M6C25-A. The brake master cylinder reservoir needs a new filler cap to finish the procedure.