2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac

  • 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
  • 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS, CID:245, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:245, Engine VIN:, Desg:K

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Description -> E-Series -> Edge & MKX -> Escape & Mariner -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Ranger -> Rear
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS

Edge & MKX

Front

When mechanical force is applied by the driver to the brake pedal, the force is converted into hydraulic pressure by the master cylinder. The hydraulic force is directed to the front disc brake calipers and transferred to the brake pads. The brake pads are then forced against the brake friction surfaces by the brake caliper pistons. The friction of the brake pads on the brake disc causes the slowing of wheel rotation and the vehicle. Fig. .

Rear

When mechanical force is applied by the driver to the brake pedal, the force is converted into hydraulic pressure by the maste...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Bendix Vacuum Brake Booster -> Adjustments -> E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, Mark LT, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Pushrod -> Ranger
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS

Pushrod

E-Series, Expedition, Explorer, Explorer Sport & Sport/Trac, F-150, F-Super Duty, 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 Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Troubleshooting -> Symptom Chart
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS

Symptom Chart

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> System Service -> ABS Control Module -> Anti-Lock Brake System Hydraulic Control Unit -> Brake System Bleed -> Caliper -> Component Replacement -> Front -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Master Cylinder -> Rear -> Stability Control Sensor Cluster -> Steering Wheel Rotation Sensor -> Wheel Speed Sensor
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS

Brake System Bleed

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 fluid s...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Adjustments -> E-250 w/Tension Limiter -> E-450 & E-550 -> E-Super Duty -> Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator -> Freestar & Monterey -> Parking Brake -> Rear Disc
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 GAS

Parking Brake

Expedition, Explorer, F-Super Duty, Mountaineer & Navigator
Rear Disc
  • Remove rear disc brake rotor as outlined in .
  • Measure inside diameter of parking brake drum using brake adjustment gauge tool No. D81L-1103-A, or equivalent, Fig. .
  • Adjust parking brake shoe to .020 inch (.508 mm) less than drum measurement, Fig. .
  • Reverse procedure to install.
E-Super Duty
E-250 w/Tension Limiter
  • Loosen tension limiter nut to end of tension limiter threads.
  • Depress brake pedal to last detent position (17 clicks).
  • Measure and record exposed length of cinch strap, Fig. .
  • Tighten tension limiter n...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Troubleshooting -> Symptom Chart
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.6 V8 GAS

Symptom Chart

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