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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 -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Noise -> Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly -> Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast -> Brakes Drag -> Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force -> Brakes Pull Or Drift -> Excessive Brake Pedal Effort -> Excessive Or Erratic Brake Pedal Travel -> Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.6 V8 GAS
Brakes Pull Or Drift
- Tire air pressure.
- Wheel alignment.
- Brake pads, shoes or linings.
- Brake or suspension components.
Red Brake Warning Indicator Always On
- Instrument cluster.
- Warning indicator circuit.
- Parking brake.
- Brake fluid level.
Brake Pedal Goes Down Fast
- Brake fluid level.
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brake Pedal Eases Down Slowly
- Air in system.
- Brake master cylinder fault.
- Normal RABS or ABS function.
Brakes Lock Up During Light Brake Pedal Force
- Disc or drum brake component.
- Parking brake component...
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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+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> 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 Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 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 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 -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac XLT 4.0 V6 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 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 -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 GAS
The Bendix vacuum brake booster unit is se...
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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 Limited 4.6 V8 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+.
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 Explorer Sport Trac Limited 4.0 V6 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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