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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Cadillac Escalade

  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade 6.2 V8 GAS, CC:6199, CID:378, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:378, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2 V8 GAS, CC:6199, CID:378, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:378, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS, CC:6199, CID:378, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:378, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS, CC:6199, CID:378, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:378, Engine VIN:, Desg:8
  • 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS, CC:6199, CID:378, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:378, Engine VIN:, Desg:8

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

The caliper mounts in a way that allows the caliper to move laterally inboard as the brake pads wear. The caliper housing is a one piece casting with the inboard side containing the piston bore. The piston seal also acts as a return mechanism for the piston.

Applying the brake pedal causes the hydraulic pressure that moves the caliper piston. The piston then forces the inboard brake pad against the inboard braking surface of the rotor. Increasing the force against...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Delco Dual Piston Sliding Caliper -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Adjustments -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

Height Sensing Proportioning Valve

The height sensing proportioning valve must be adjusted whenever the valve and/or linkage is disassembled or removed for service. In addition, adjustment should be inspected if excessive front wheel lock-up is experienced with a lower than desired brake application rate when vehicle is at or near maximum GVWR.

  • Raise and support vehicle, leave wheels on and allow axle to hang freely.
  • Remove lever retaining nut and disconnect lever from valve shaft, Fig. .
  • Rotate valve shaft to permit installation of correct adjustment gauge, Fig. , ensure D shaped hol...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Component Service -> Assemble -> Bendix Master Cylinder -> Delco Master Cylinder -> Disassemble -> Wheel Cylinder
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade EXT 6.2 V8 GAS

Delco Master Cylinder

When performing the following procedures, refer to Fig. noting that the composite reservoir may vary in design.

Disassemble
  • Remove master cylinder from vehicle.
  • Remove reservoir cover and diaphragm. Discard old brake fluid in reservoir.
  • Inspect cover and diaphragm. Replace if cut, cracked or deformed.
  • Remove fluid level switch and proportioning valve assembly, if equipped.
  • Depress primary piston and remove lock ring.
  • Plug primary fluid outlet (outlet nearest to cowl when master cylinder is installed), then apply compressed air into secondary fluid outlet to remo...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Description -> Operation -> Single Diaphragm Type -> Tandem (Dual) Diaphragm Type
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade ESV 6.2 V8 GAS

In order to properly service power brake systems, a thorough understanding of the various power assist systems is required. These systems provide a mechanical assist, acting to increase the force applied to the master cylinder piston by the driver while decreasing the effort required to obtain acceptable stopping performance. Two basic types of power assist mechanisms are used: vacuum assist diaphragm assemblies which use engine vacuum and in some cases vacuum from an external vacuum pump, and hydraulic assist assemblies which use hydraulic pressure developed by an external pump (us...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Cadillac Escalade AUTOMOBILES

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

Power Brake Units -> Delco Brake Booster -> Power Brake Unit, Replace -> Acadia, Enclave & Outlook -> Avalanche, Escalade EXT, Sierra & Silverado -> Canyon & Colorado -> Envoy, Rainier & Trailblazer -> Equinox & Torrent -> Escalade, Suburban, Tahoe & Yukon -> Express & Savana -> HHR -> Hummer H2 -> Hummer H3 -> Relay, SV6, Terraza & Uplander -> Rendezvous -> SRX -> VUE
Vehicle: 2008 Cadillac Escalade Platinum 6.2 V8 GAS

Acadia, Enclave & Outlook

  • Apply park brake, then with engine off, apply and release brake pedal several times until brake pedal becomes firm to deplete vacuum reserve in vacuum brake booster.
  • Remove air cleaner assembly.
  • Disconnect master cylinder fluid level sensor electrical connector.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster check valve and hose assembly from vacuum brake booster and position aside.
  • Remove vacuum brake booster vacuum sensor and position aside.
  • Release front and rear brake pipes from routing clip on frame rail.
  • Remove Brake Pressure Modulator Valve (BPMV) assembly mount...

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