2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Dodge RAM 2500

  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SLT 6.7 L6 DIESEL, CID:408, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:408, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 6.7 L6 DIESEL, CID:408, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:408, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL, CID:359, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:359, Engine VIN:, Desg:C
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESEL, CID:408, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:408, Engine VIN:, Desg:A
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Power Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
  • 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SXT 6.7 L6 DIESEL, CID:408, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:408, Engine VIN:, Desg:A

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 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 RAM 2500 ST 6.7 L6 DIESEL

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 RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 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 RAM 2500 Laramie 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 RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2007-08 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS

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

2007-08
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Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

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

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SXT 6.7 L6 DIESEL

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Brake Lines & Linings

Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required.

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective pad is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of ...

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