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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Jeep Compass
- 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2360, CID:144, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:144, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2360, CID:144, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:144, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
- 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1998, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:0
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Precautions -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Lines & Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
Brake Lines & Linings
Remove one of the front wheels and inspect the brake disc, caliper and linings. The 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 pad 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 ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Aspen, Dakota & Durango -> Assemble -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Commander -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro, Patriot & Wrangler -> Disassemble -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Removal -> Sprinter
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.4 L4 GAS
Caravan & Town & Country
Refer to for caliper replacement procedures.
Disassemble
- Remove caliper from adapter and rotor as outlined under . Do not disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
- Position caliper away from rotor to prevent brake fluid spillage on machined surface, then place a small block of wood between caliper fingers to prevent piston damage during removal.
- Gently depress brake pedal to force caliper piston out of bore, then secure brake pedal at any position below one inch of pedal travel to prevent master cylinder br...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Combination Valve Test -> Fixed Proportioning Valve Test -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve Test -> Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test -> Power Booster Check Valve Test -> Power Booster Vacuum Test -> Pressure Differential Switch -> PT Cruiser
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder/Power Booster Test
- Start engine and inspect booster vacuum hose connections for leaks.
- Stop engine and shift transmission into neutral.
- Pump brake pedal until all vacuum reserve in booster is depleted.
- Press and hold brake pedal under light foot pressure. Pedal should hold firm. If it falls away master cylinder is faulty.
- Start engine and note pedal action. Pedal should fall away slightly under light foot pressure, then hold firm.
- If no pedal action is felt, the power booster, vacuum supply or vacuum check valve are faulty. Proceed to "Power Booster Vacuum Test."
- If p...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Combination Valve -> Except Caravan & Town & Country -> Fixed Proportioning Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Master Cylinder -> Metering Valve
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Master Cylinder
Except Caravan & Town & Country
The cylinder body containing the primary and secondary pistons is made of aluminum. The removable fluid reservoir is made of nylon reinforced with glass fiber. The reservoir is the only serviceable component.
The fluid compartments of the nylon reservoir are interconnected to permit fluid level equalization. The equalization feature does not affect circuit separation in the event of a front or rear brake fault. The reservoir compartments will retain enough fluid to operate the functioning hydraulic circuit.
Caravan & Town & Country
The body...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Park Brake Cable Tensioner -> Stop Lamp Switch
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Sport 2.0 L4 GAS
Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
On these models the proportioning valve is not adjustable. Do not attempt to make adjustments.
Stop Lamp Switch
- Push and hold brake pedal in applied position.
- Push switch forward until fully seated against bracket.
- Release brake pedal.
- Lightly pull brake pedal rearward until master cylinder pushrod bottoms against master cylinder internal stop. This action will set switch plunger at proper stroke length.
Park Brake Cable Tensioner
Tensioner adjustment is only required when the tensioner, or a cable has been replaced or disconnected for service. To avoid fa...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Compass AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Compass cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Caliper Service -> Aspen, Dakota & Durango -> Assemble -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Commander -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro, Patriot & Wrangler -> Disassemble -> Front -> Full Size Pickup -> Inspection -> Installation -> Pacifica -> PT Cruiser -> Rear -> Removal -> Sprinter
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Compass Limited 2.4 L4 GAS
Caravan & Town & Country
Refer to for caliper replacement procedures.
Disassemble
- Remove caliper from adapter and rotor as outlined under . Do not disconnect brake hose from caliper. Support caliper at all times to prevent brake hose damage.
- Position caliper away from rotor to prevent brake fluid spillage on machined surface, then place a small block of wood between caliper fingers to prevent piston damage during removal.
- Gently depress brake pedal to force caliper piston out of bore, then secure brake pedal at any position below one inch of pedal travel to prevent master cylinder br...
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