General Specifications

1999 Ford Windstar Base, Van Cargo, 3.8 4SECTION General Specifications
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GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS

Item Specification
Brake Pads 
Brake pad minimum thickness 3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Brake pad maximum thickness variation (pad-to-pad) 2.0 mm (0.079 inch)
Brake pad maximum taper wear (in any direction) 3.0 mm (0.118 inch)
Brake Disc 
Front brake disc minimum thickness (F-250 and F-350) 36.4 mm
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc (F-250 and F-350) 37.0 mm
Front brake disc minimum thickness (F-450 and F-550) 37.4 mm
Minimum thickness to machine front brake disc (F-450 and F-550) 38.0 mm
Lubricant 
High Performance DOT 3 Motor Vehicle Brake Fluid PM-1 (Canada CPM-1) ESA-M6C25-A or WSS-M6C62-A
Premium Long-Life Grease XG-l-C or XG-l-K (Canada CXG-l-C) ESA-MIC75-B
Metal Brake Parts Cleaner PM-4 (Canada CPM-4) -
Silicone Brake Caliper Grease and Dielectric Compound XG-3-A ESE-M1C171-A
High Temperature Nickel Anti-Seize Lubricant XL-2 ESE-M12A4-A
Penetrating and Lock Lubricant XL-1 (Canada CXC-51-A) -
RENDER: 1.0x

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When to See a Mechanic

Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.