2008 Ford Fusion Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Ford Fusion

  • 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:183, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:183, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 2008 Ford Fusion SE 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z
  • 2008 Ford Fusion SE 3.0 V6 GAS, CID:183, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:183, Engine VIN:, Desg:1
  • 2008 Ford Fusion S 2.3 L4 GAS, CID:140, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:140, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Replacement -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang & Town Car -> Focus -> Fusion, Milan & MKZ -> Installation -> Master Cylinder -> MKS, Sable, Taurus & Taurus X -> Removal -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis, Mustang & Town Car
  • Depress brake pedal several times to exhaust system vacuum.
  • Disconnect master cylinder brake lines and electrical connectors.
  • Disconnect hydraulic control unit supply hose at master cylinder. Secure hose aside.
  • Remove two mounting bolts, then secure proportioning valve and tubes aside.
  • Remove mounting nuts and master cylinder.
  • Reverse procedure to install.
Focus
  • With engine OFF, press brake pedal several times to deplete brake booster vacuum.
  • Remove battery tray.
  • Remove master cylinder cap, then using a suitable clean ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Description -> Crown Victoria, Grand Marquis & Town Car -> Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Mustang, MKS, Sable, Taurus & Taurus X
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion S 2.3 L4 GAS

Fusion, Milan, MKZ, Mustang, MKS, Sable, Taurus & Taurus X

Sliding caliper rear disc brakes are used on these models. The caliper is basically the same as the larger front wheel caliper. However, a parking brake mechanism and a larger inner brake shoe anti-rattle spring have been added.

The parking brake lever, located at the rear of the caliper, is actuated by a cable system similar to rear drum brake applications. When the parking brake is applied, the cable rotates the lever and operating shaft, driving the caliper piston and brake shoe assembly against the rotor. An automatic adju...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Rear Disc & Parking Brakes -> Precautions -> System Depressurizing
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion SEL 2.3 L4 GAS

System Depressurizing

On models equipped with anti-lock brakes, hydraulic system must be depressurized prior to ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Front Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Abnormal Conditions -> Brake Booster Operation Test -> Brake Master Cylinder -> Brake Roughness -> Bypass Condition Inspection -> Lateral Runout -> Non-Pressure Leaks -> Normal Conditions -> Thickness Variation -> Wheel Bearing Looseness
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion S 2.3 L4 GAS

Brake Roughness

Thickness Variation

If roughness or vibration is encountered during highway operation or if pedal pumping is experienced at low speeds, the disc may have excessive thickness variation. Measure the disc at 12 points with a micrometer at a radius approximately one inch from edge of disc. If thickness measurements vary by more than .0005 inch, replace the disc.

Lateral Runout

Excessive lateral runout of braking disc may cause a knocking back of the pistons, possibly creating increased pedal travel and vibration when brakes are applied.

Wheel Bearing Looseness

Adjust the w...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Disassemble -> Inspection -> Master Cylinder -> Wheel Cylinders
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion SE 3.0 V6 GAS

Master Cylinder

Disassemble
  • Clean outside of master cylinder thoroughly. Drain brake fluid from master cylinder into suitable container.
  • Remove stop bolt and pressure control valves.
  • Pry up and remove reservoir from master cylinder body.
  • Remove fluid control valve.
  • Depress primary piston and remove snap ring from retaining groove at open end of bore.
  • Remove primary and secondary piston assemblies from master cylinder. If secondary piston does not come out, apply air pressure to secondary outlet port to remove.
Inspection
  • Wash components in clean brake fluid only. Use an air hose to bl...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Ford Fusion AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Fusion, Milan & MKZ -> Precautions -> Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color
Vehicle: 2008 Ford Fusion SE 3.0 V6 GAS

Hydraulic Brake Fluid Color

Hydraulic brake fluid must conform with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard 116. Under this standard, brake fluids are visually different from other automotive fluids such as transmission, power steering and engine.

Fluid color in a normal brake system may vary from its original color for many reasons. A brake master cylinder may show significantly different shades fluid color between the two brake master cylinder reservoirs. Color may also appear to vary between cast steel and die cast aluminum reservoirs. Some reasons for discolorati...

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