1998 Ford Windstar Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 1998 Ford Windstar

  • 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:182, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:182, Engine VIN:, Desg:U
  • 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS, CID:232, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:232, Engine VIN:, Desg:4

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> 1997 -> 1999-2001 -> Aerostar -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-150 -> Escape -> Expedition, Navigator, E-250, E-350, F-250HD, F-350, F-Super Duty, F-150 & F-250LD -> Expedition, Navigator, E-Series, F-150 & F-250LD -> Explorer, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-250HD, F-350, E-Super Duty & F-Super Duty Series -> Front -> Inspection -> Overhaul -> Rear -> Replacement -> Villager -> Villager & Windstar -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Replacement

Aerostar
  • Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Use an eight inch c-clamp to move piston back into its bore as follows:
    • Place head of c-clamp against caliper and screw end of c-clamp against outer pad below spring clip.
    • Tighten c-clamp until torque buttons just clear caliper (approximately 1/8 inch). Remove c-clamp.
  • Clean excess dirt from around pin tabs, then use caliper pin remover tool No. D89T-2196-A, or equivalent, and light hammer to drive caliper pin from caliper as follows:
    • Po...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Escape, Villager & Windstar -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Brake Drums

Any time brake drums are removed for brake service, braking surface diameter should be checked with a suitable micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced.

Minor scores should be removed with sa...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Aerostar -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> E-Series, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Excursion -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-250LD, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> Removal -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.8 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Aerostar

Use care when removing the brake master cylinder to avoid scratching the exposed primary piston.

  • Disconnect wiring harness from low fluid level warning switch in master cylinder reservoir, then the low fluid warning switch from master cylinder.
  • Disconnect brake pressure differential valve warning lamp switch from combination valve, then the front and rear brake tubes from master cylinder.
  • Remove nuts attaching master cylinder and booster bracket holder to power brake booster.
  • Discard fluid from master cylinder, allowing fluid to pour through reservoir fi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Description -> Aerostar -> E-150 -> E-250, E-350, F-250HD, F-350 & F-Super Duty Series -> E-Super Duty & F-Super Duty -> Escape -> Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear -> Villager -> Windstar
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

Aerostar

These models use a pin sliding caliper type system, Fig. , in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

Escape

Front

The caliper used on this model is bolted to the spindle assembly using slide pins.

Expedition, Explorer, Mountaineer, Navigator, F-150 & F-250LD

Front

The caliper used on these models is bolted to the spindle assembly and has dual pistons, Fig. .

Rear

These models use a pin slider caliper type system, in which the caliper slides on two pins attached to the spindle assembly.

E-150

These models use the LD (Light Duty) pin rail sliding caliper...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 1998 Ford Windstar AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 1998 Ford Windstar cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-lock Brakes -> Windstar (4WABS) -> Description
Vehicle: 1998 Ford Windstar 3.0 V6 GAS

The four wheel anti-lock brake system prevents wheel lockup by automatically modulating brake pressure during an emergency stop. The system uses an ABS control module and a hydraulic control unit (HCU) to control both front and rear brakes separately. When the brakes are applied, fluid is forced from the brake master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit (HCU), then to the wheels. One circuit of the master cylinder feeds the left front and right rear brakes. The other circuit feeds the right front and left rear brakes. If the ABS control module senses that a wheel is about to lock,...

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