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 -> Component Replacement -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Except Caravan & Town & Country -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 ST 5.9 L6 DIESEL

Master Cylinder

Except Caravan & Town & Country
  • With engine off, pump brake pedal five times to deplete vacuum in brake booster.
  • Siphon fluid from brake reservoir.
  • On Wrangler models, remove evaporative canister.
  • On PT Cruiser models, remove air cleaner housing, then disconnect power distribution center and position aside.
  • On all models, disconnect low fluid switch electrical connector.
  • Remove brake lines from master cylinder.
  • Remove master cylinder mounting nuts.
  • On Durango models with ESP, remove inner fender well, then remove integrated power module (IPM) fasteners and move IPM ...

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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 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS

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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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS

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 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 Power Wagon 5.7 V8 GAS

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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 -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 2500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS

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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