Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 443

Fig. 21: Relieving Tension On Parking Brake System
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

1. Relieve the tension on the parking brake system.

1. Pull the front parking brake cable and conduit (2853).

2. Insert a suitable retainer.

2. Raise and support the vehicle. For additional information, refer to JACKING & HOISTING .

3. Disconnect the front parking brake cable and conduit from the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit

(2A635).

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Pull the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit forward to unclip it from the front parking brake
cable and conduit.

Fig. 22: Disconnecting Brake Rear Cable & Conduit From Front Parking Brake Cable & Conduit
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 23: Disconnecting Brake Rear Cable & Conduit From RH Parking Brake Rear Cable &
Conduit
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

4. For the RH parking brake rear cable and conduit compress the retainer and remove it from the parking

brake cable equalizer (2A602).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 24: Removing RH Parking Brake Rear Cable & Conduit From Parking Brake Cable Equalizer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

5. For the LH parking brake rear cable and conduit, remove it from the parking brake cable equalizer.

1. Unhook the cable end from the equalizer bracket.

2. Compress the retainer and detach the parking brake rear cable and conduit.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 25: Removing LH Parking Brake Rear Cable & Conduit From Parking Brake Cable Equalizer
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.

6. Disconnect the parking brake rear cable and conduit from the axle housing.

7. Remove the cable support bracket.

1. Remove the bolt.

2. Remove the bracket.

NOTE:

This step is only necessary when removing the RH parking brake rear
cable and conduit.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup