2008 Jeep Patriot Brake Service (ONLINE REPAIR MANUALS)

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We have info for following modifications of 2008 Jeep Patriot

  • 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2360, CID:144, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:144, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.4 L4 GAS, CC:2360, CID:144, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:144, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 GAS, CC:1998, CID:122, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:122, Engine VIN:, Desg:0

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 Patriot Sport 2.4 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 Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Parking Brake Service -> Caravan & Town & Country -> Compass, Grand Cherokee, Liberty, Nitro & Patriot & Wrangler -> Park Brake Shoes
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

Caravan & Town & Country

Park Brake Shoes
  • Set parking brake. Parking brake is set to keep hub/bearing and axle shaft from rotating when loosening hub nut.
  • Raise and support vehicle allowing rear suspension to hang free.
  • Remove rear wheels.
  • Remove cotter pin and nut retainer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Remove spring washer, hub nut and washer from stub shaft of outer C/V joint.
  • Release parking brake.
  • Create slack in rear park brake by locking out automatic adjuster as follows:
    • Grasp exposed section of front park brake and pull downward on it.
    • Install a pair of suitable lockin...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Tightening Specifications
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Limited 2.4 L4 GAS

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2008 Jeep Patriot 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 Patriot 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 Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

Anti-Lock Brakes -> Jeep -> Precautions -> General Service Precautions
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 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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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2008 Jeep Patriot AUTOMOBILES

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

Disc Brakes -> Brake System Bleed -> Manual -> Pressure
Vehicle: 2008 Jeep Patriot Sport 2.0 L4 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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