Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 396

Fig. 50: Removing Brake Pedal-To-Motor Cable
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

BRAKE PEDAL MOTOR CABLE

Removal & Installation

1. Disconnect the brake pedal motor harness connector.

2. Remove the brake pedal motor bolts.

3. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

FRONT BRAKE CALIPER & PADS

Removal & Installation

CAUTION: When removing the front disc brake caliper, never allow it to hang from

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-04 BRAKES Disc & Drum - Blackwood, F150 Heritage Pickup & F150 Pickup

1. Raise and support vehicle. Remove front wheels.

2. Inspect the pads for wear or contamination. See Fig. 51 .

3. Remove the front brake hose bolt, if necessary. Disconnect the front brake hose. See Fig. 52 . Remove

and discard the copper washers. Plug the front brake hose.

4. Remove the disc brake caliper bolts. See Fig. 53 . Lift the disc brake caliper off the front disc brake

caliper anchor plate.

5. Inspect the disc brake caliper for leaks. See Fig. 54 . If leaks are found, disassembly is required. See

CALIPER under OVERHAUL.

6. Remove the pads. Remove the disc brake anti-rattle clips. See Fig. 55 .

7. Measure the brake disc thickness. See Fig. 55 . Install a new brake disc if not within specification or

resurface on-vehicle as necessary.

8. To install, install the disc brake caliper. Install the disc brake caliper bolts.

9. Install the front brake hose. Use new copper washers; connect the front brake hose. Install the front brake

hose bolt.

10. Bleed the disc brake caliper or system as necessary. See CALIPER under COMPONENT BLEEDING or

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM .

11. Install the wheel and tire assembly. Lower vehicle. Check the brake system operation.

the brake hose. Provide a suitable support.

NOTE:

If caliper does not require service, it is not necessary to remove brake hose
from caliper unless indicated.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-04 BRAKES Disc & Drum - Blackwood, F150 Heritage Pickup & F150 Pickup

Fig. 51: Inspecting Front Brake Pads
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-04 BRAKES Disc & Drum - Blackwood, F150 Heritage Pickup & F150 Pickup

Fig. 52: Removing Front Caliper Brake Hose
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2002-04 BRAKES Disc & Drum - Blackwood, F150 Heritage Pickup & F150 Pickup