2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty

  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL, CID:391, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:391, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESEL, CID:391, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:391, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL, CID:391, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:391, Engine VIN:, Desg:R
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS, CID:415, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:415, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XL 6.8 V10 GAS, CID:415, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:415, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y
  • 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS, CID:415, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:415, Engine VIN:, Desg:Y

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Hydraulic Control Valves

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Assemble -> Cleaning & Inspection -> Disassemble -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-450 -> E-150, E-250, E-350 & E-550 -> E-450 -> E-550 -> E-Series -> Edge & MKX -> Escape & Mariner -> Expedition & Navigator -> Expedition, F-Super Duty, Motorhome & Navigator -> Explorer & Mountaineer -> Explorer Sport/Sport Trac -> Explorer, Explorer Sport/Sport Trac, Mountaineer & Ranger -> F-150 & Mark LT -> F-Super Duty & Motorhome -> Freestar & Monterey -> Front -> Inspection -> Installation -> Overhaul -> Ranger -> Rear -> Removal -> Replacement
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.8 V10 GAS

Replacement

Edge & MKX
  • Syphon and discard a portion of brake fluid from master cylinder.
  • Raise and support vehicle, then remove wheel and tire assembly.
  • Position frame side of C-clamp on inboard side of disc brake caliper. Do not place clamp frame over front brake hose.
  • Position screw side of C-clamp on outboard brake shoe and lining, then tighten C-clamp until there is enough clearance to remove caliper.
  • Remove front brake hose flow bolt, then disconnect and plug front brake hose. Discard copper washers.
  • Remove two caliper slide pins.
  • Slide brake shoe and lining out of front disc brake...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty Lariat 6.4 V8 DIESEL

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty 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-450 Super Duty XL 6.4 V8 DIESEL

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-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.4 V8 DIESEL

Do not spill brake fluid on painted surfaces. If brake fluid is spilled on surfaces, wash off immediately.

Always inspect brake fluid level prior to servicing brake system If brake fluid level...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Power Brake Unit Service
Vehicle: 2008 Ford F-450 Super Duty XLT 6.8 V10 GAS

The Hydro-Boost and Hydro-Max power brake booster...

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