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- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 ST 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 4.7 V8 GAS, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 3.7 V6 GAS, CID:226, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:226, Engine VIN:, Desg:K
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:D
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 5.7 V8 GAS, CID:345, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:345, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
- 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SXT 4.7 V8 FLEX, CID:285, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:285, Engine VIN:, Desg:N
BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Description
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX
These vehicles are equipped with dual piston calipers, sliding single piston systems, single non-metallic calipers, floating caliper-single piston or single piston caliper mounted disc brake systems.
Upon brake application, fluid pressure exerted against the caliper piston increases equally in all directions, creating the same pressure in the caliper bore and on the piston.
Press...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Disc Brakes -> Troubleshooting -> Brake Chatter -> Brake Drag -> Brake Fade -> Brake Pull -> Brake Squeal Or Squeak -> Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort -> Low Pedal -> Pedal Falls Away -> Pedal Pulsation -> Rear Brake Grab Or Pull -> Spongy Pedal
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 Laramie 5.7 V8 GAS
Pedal Falls Away
- System leak at brake line, fitting, hose or caliper/wheel cylinder.
- Internal leakage in master cylinder caused by worn or damaged piston cups.
- Internal leak in ABS or RWAL system.
Low Pedal
- Worn brake linings.
- Worn drums or rotors.
- Rear brakes out of adjustment.
Spongy Pedal
- Air in hydraulic system.
- Thin brake drums.
- Substandard brake lines and hoses.
Hard Pedal Or High Pedal Effort
- Linings that are water soaked, contaminated or glazed.
- Faulty power booster or check valve.
Pedal Pulsation
- Disc brake rotors have excessive lateral runout or thickness variation.
- Out of round brake ...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Diagnosis & Testing -> 2007-08 -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Connector Pin Identification -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> Intermittents & Poor Connections
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instructions.
Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation
Refer to "Diagnostic Tests" for diagnostic trouble code interpretation.
Connector Pin Identification
Refer to Fig. for pin connector and terminal identification.
Diagnostic Tests
2007-08
[[table data]]Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes
Connect a suitably programmed scan tool to Data Link Connector (DLC) and follow manufacturer's instr...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Master Cylinder -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 5.7 V8 GAS
Manual
- Remove reservoir filler caps and fill reservoir with proper brake fluid.
- If calipers or wheel cylinders were overhauled, open all caliper and wheel cylinder bleed screws.
- Close each bleed screw as fluid starts to drip from them.
- Fill master cylinder reservoir once more before proceeding.
- Attach one end of bleed hose to bleed screw and insert opposite end in glass container partially filled with brake fluid, Fig. . Ensure bleed hose is immersed in fluid.
- Open up bleeder, then have an assistant press down brake pedal.
- Once brake pedal is down, close bleeder. Repeat bleeding unt...
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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 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 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 FLEX
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 Dodge RAM 1500 AUTOMOBILES
Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 cars and light trucks from 1990+.
Anti-Lock Brakes -> Full Size Pickup -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Dodge RAM 1500 SLT 4.7 V8 GAS
General Service Precautions
Certain components of the anti-lock brake system are not intended to be serviced individually. Attempting to remove or disconnect components of this type may result in personal injury and/or improper system operation. Only the components with removal and installation procedures should be serviced.
Observe the following general precautions when servicing the anti-lock b...
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