2008 Ford Escape Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford Escape

  • 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+.

Disc Brakes -> Brake Pad Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Hybrid 2.3 L4 ELECTRIC/GAS

  • Remove and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Unclip speed sensor wiring from brake ho...

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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+.

Drum Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> Adjustments -> Parking Brake -> Service Brake
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape Limited 3.0 V6 GAS

Service Brake

  • Raise and support vehicle. Ensure parking brake is released.
  • Remove rubber access plug from backing plate.
  • Slowly rotate rear wheel while gradually increasing length of adjuster assembly by rotating adjusting screw using brake adjustment tool No. D91L-1103-C, or equivalent.
  • In...

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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+.

Drum Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> Brake Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS

  • Raise and support vehicle.
  • Remove rear tire and wheel assemblies.
  • Remove brake drum retaining clips, if equipped.
  • If brake drums will not come off, move brake shoe adjusting lever of brake adjuster screw, then loosen brake shoe adjuster nut.
  • Remove brake dust and dirt from assemblies with brake/clutch service vacuum.
  • If new shoes are ...

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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+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Escape & Mariner -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Accelerometer -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Component Replacement -> Except Hybrid -> Front -> Gravity Bleed -> Hybrid -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) Depressurization -> Manual Bleed -> Rear -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 3.0 V6 GAS

Brake System Bleed

Except Hybrid
Anti-Lock Brakes

Bleeding the hydraulic control unit (HCU) is only required when removing or installing the HCU or master cylinder, or when opening the lines to the HCU. Carrying out the system bleed function drives trapped air from the HCU. Subsequent bleeding removes air from the brake hydraulic system through the bleeder screws.

  • Connect suitable diagnostic scan tool.
  • Access "System Bleed Function." Go to Tool Tab-Chassis-Braking-ABS Service Bleed and follow directions on scan tool.
  • Manually bleed brake hydraulic system as outlined under "Manual Bleed."
  • Re...

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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 -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLT 2.3 L4 GAS

Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
  • When...

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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 -> Brake System Bleed -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Anti-Lock Brakes -> Bench -> Caliper -> E-Series, F-150 & Mark LT -> Edge, Escape, Mariner & MKX -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Freestar, F-Super Duty, Monterey, Motorhome & Ranger -> Four Wheel Anti-Lock Brake System -> Gravity Bleed -> In Vehicle -> Manual -> Manual Bleed -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure -> Pressure Bleed
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Escape XLS 2.3 L4 GAS

Explorer & Mountaineer

Master Cylinder
  • Connect one end of a clear flexible hose to master cylinder bleeder screw. Submerge other end in a container partially filled with suitable brake fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Open master cylinder bleeder screw until brake fluid flows into container.
  • When fluid stops flowing, close bleeder screw.
  • Repeat procedure until there are no air bubbles in fluid.
  • Have an assistant pump and then hold firm pressure on brake pedal.
  • Loosen a master cylinder tube fitting at anti-lock brake hydraulic control unit.
  • When...

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