2008 Dodge Durango Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Dodge Durango

  • 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:P
  • 2008 Dodge Durango SLT 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Durango -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 FLEX

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.

Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation

Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for diagnostic trouble code interpretation.

Connector Pin Identification

Refer to Fig. for pin connector and terminal identification.

Diagnostic Tests

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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instru...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 4.7 V8 FLEX

These vehicles are equipped with dual piston calipers, sliding single piston systems, single non-metallic calipers, floating caliper-single piston or single piston caliper mounted disc brake systems.

Upon brake application, fluid pressure exerted against the caliper piston increases equally in all directions, creating the same pressure in the caliper bore and on the piston.

Press...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Power Brake Units -> Power Brake Unit Service -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Commander, Compass, Nitro & Partriot -> Dakota & Durango -> Full Size Pickup -> Grand Cherokee -> Hydraulic Booster -> Installation -> Liberty -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Removal -> Replacement -> Sprinter -> Vacuum Booster -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS

The only serviceable power brake booster components are the vacuum hose and the check valve. The power brake booster must be serviced as an assembly. If diagnosis indicates a power brake booster fault condition, the unit must be replaced as an assembly.

Replacement

Caravan & Town & Country
  • With engine stopped, pump brake pedal four or five times to deplete power booster vacuum.
  • Disconnect both battery cables, then remove battery thermo guard and battery from tray.
  • Remove air inlet resonator and hoses as an assembly from throttle body and air cleaner housing.
  • Remove coolant fi...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor, Replace -> 1500, 2500 & 3500 -> 2500 & 3500 -> 5-Stud Rotors -> 8-Stud Rotors -> Aspen, Dakota & Durango -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Commander -> Compass, Liberty, Nitro & Patriot -> Dual Rear Wheel -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Grand Cherokee -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Rear w/Dual Wheels -> Rear w/Single Wheel -> Single Rear Wheel -> Sprinter -> Wrangler
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Adventurer 4.7 V8 GAS

Caravan & Town & Country

  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and caliper as outlined under . Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
  • Slide brake rotor off hub.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Clean brake rotor with alcohol or other suitable solvent.

Commander

Front
  • Raise and support vehicle using suitable lift or jack.
  • Remove tire and wheel assembly.
  • Remove caliper as outlined in .
  • Secure caliper anchor assembly using suitable wire.
  • Remove and discard O-ring securing disc brake rotor on hub.
  • Remove rotor from hub and bearing.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro & Patriot & Wrangler -> Park Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango Limited 5.7 V8 GAS

Caravan & Town & Country

Park Brake Shoes
  • Set parking brake. Parking brake is set to keep hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut retainer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Remove spring washer, hub nut and washer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Create slack in rear park brake by locking out automatic adjuster as follows:
    • Grasp exposed section of front park brake and pull downward on it.
    • Install a pair of suitable lockin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge Durango AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge Durango cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge Durango SXT 4.7 V8 FLEX

Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test

  • Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
  • Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
  • Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
  • Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
  • Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
  • If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
  • If p...

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