2008 Ford F-150 Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford F-150

  • 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Ford F-150 STX 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 HARLEY-DAVIDSON Edition 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 FX2 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 Limited 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XLT 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2008 Ford F-150 XL 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2008 Ford F-150 Lariat 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2008 Ford F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V
  • 2008 Ford F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 FLEX, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:V

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 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 F-150 FX2 5.4 V8 FLEX

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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 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 F-150 King Ranch 5.4 V8 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 F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 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 F-150 XL 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 F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 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 F-150 XLT 4.6 V8 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 F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Rotor Replace -> E-Series -> Edge & MKX -> Escape & Mariner -> Expedition & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-250/350 w/2WD -> F-250/350 w/4WD & F-450/550 -> F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Installation -> Motorhome -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 FX4 5.4 V8 FLEX

Edge & MKX

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in .
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

Escape & Mariner

  • Remove disc brake caliper and anchor plate as outlined in "."
  • Remove rotor
  • Reverse Procedure to install. Tighten all nuts and bolts to specification.

E-Series

Front

Refer to Figs. through and remove components in sequence listed.

Rear
Removal
  • Remove disc brake caliper, refer to .
  • Remove axle shafts.
  • Lift lock washer tab from slot in outer lock nut, Figs. through .
  • Remove outer lock nut using Front Wheel Bearing Spanner too...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-150 AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-150 cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-150 XL 4.2 V6 GAS

Refer to Figs. and f...

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