Ford F150 Pickup. Manual — part 411
repair or replacement:
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Low brake fluid level detected without signs of leakage. This condition is caused by displacement of
brake fluid to the disc brake calipers to compensate for normal brake wear. Add brake fluid as needed.
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A momentary or slight squirt of brake fluid from the brake master cylinder reservoir (2K478) upon
application of the brake pedal.
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A trace of brake fluid found on the outside of the power brake booster below the brake master cylinder
mounting flange. This condition results from the lubricating action of the brake master cylinder wiping
seal.
Warning Switch, Brake Fluid Level
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 BRAKES Hydraulic Brake Actuation - F150 Pickup
Fig. 4: Warning Switch, Brake Fluid Level
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
The brake master cylinder fluid level warning switch is an integral part of the brake master cylinder reservoir. It
consists of a float containing a magnet and a reed switch mounted in the bottom of the brake master cylinder
reservoir.
When the brake fluid in the brake master cylinder reservoir gets to a predetermined level, the floating magnet
actuates the reed switch, causing the red brake warning indicator to illuminate. Loss of brake fluid from either
the primary (front) hydraulic circuit or secondary (rear) hydraulic circuit will cause the warning indicator to
activate. If the brake fluid level warning switch is inoperative, the brake master cylinder reservoir must be
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 BRAKES Hydraulic Brake Actuation - F150 Pickup
installed new.
Brake Tubes & Hoses
When installing new hydraulic brake tubing, hoses, or connectors, tighten all connections securely. After
installation, bleed the brake system. For additional information, refer to BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .
DIAGNOSIS & TESTING
HYDRAULIC BRAKE ACTUATION
Refer to DISC - BLACKWOOD, F150 HERITAGE PICKUP & F150 PICKUP .
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
PEDAL & BRACKET - FIXED, AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION
Removal
1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. For additional information, refer to BATTERY, MOUNTING
AND CABLES .
2. Remove the stoplight switch self-locking pin.
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 BRAKES Hydraulic Brake Actuation - F150 Pickup
Fig. 5: Removing Stoplight Switch Self-Locking Pin
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
3. Slide the stoplight switch and booster push rod off the brake pedal pin.
2003 Ford Pickup F150
2003 BRAKES Hydraulic Brake Actuation - F150 Pickup
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