2008 Ford Escape Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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  • 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:H
  • 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:183, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:183, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:183, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:183, Engine VIN:, Desg:1

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS

The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (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 shoe and lining 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 the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Master Cylinder Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS

Master Cylinder Pushrod

E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator
  • On Expedition, F-150, Mark LT and Navigator models, adjust brake booster to master cylinder pushrod length to .980-.995 inch, Fig. .
  • On Explorer, Explorer Sport and Sport/Trac and Mountaineer models, adjust brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> E-Series -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> F-Super Duty -> Freestar & Monterey -> Less Hydro Max -> Master Cylinder -> Ranger -> With Hydro-Max
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

Master Cylinder

E-Series
  • Drain brake master cylinder with suitable suction device.
  • Remove coolant reservoir.
  • On models equipped with Hydro Boost, remove three power distribution box bracket bolts and position box aside.
  • On all models, remove speed control deactivator switch.
  • Disconnect fluid level sensor connector.
  • Remove and discard master cylinder mounting nuts.
  • Disconnect master cylinder brake tubes.
  • Remove master cylinder cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install, noting the following:
    • Torque master cylinder mounting nuts to 18 ft. lbs.
    • Bleed brake system as outlined under .
F-Super D...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS

Refer to Figs. and f...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Escape AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Brake Booster, Replace -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> F-Super Duty -> Freestar & Monterey -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

F-Super Duty

  • Remove air cleaner housing, if required.
  • Remove brake master cylinder attaching nuts.
  • Position brake master cylinder aside.
  • Disconnect booster vacuum hose.
  • Disconnect power distribution box auxiliary relay and set aside.
  • Remove fuse panel cover.
  • Remove brake pedal position switch self-locking pin.
  • Remove brake pedal position switch and brake booster pushrod from brake pedal pin.
  • Remove power brake booster nuts.
  • Remove power brake booster.
  • Reverse procedure to install. Torque booster mounting nuts to 16-21 ft. lbs.

Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX

  • Remove brake master cylinder a...

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