Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 438

Fig. 2: Parking Brake & Actuation Torque Specifications (2 Of 2)
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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

PARKING BRAKE

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 3: Identifying Parking Brake Routing
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Rear Disc Brakes

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 4: Identifying Parking Brake Components
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The parking brake system is actuated when the parking brake control is depressed. The parking brake control
applies tension to the front parking brake cable and conduit and parking brake cable equalizer. The parking
brake cable equalizer is coupled to the RH parking brake rear cable and the LH parking brake rear cable. The
respective rear brake assemblies are then applied.

The rear wheel brake disc assembly contains a cable actuated parking brake assembly.

If the parking brake control is not fully released, the parking brake signal switch will illuminate the brake
warning light.

The parking brake signal switch is mounted on the parking brake control. The switch is held in place by a self-
tapping screw and aligned with a locater pin.

The brake disc parking brake system is not self-adjusting. Therefore cable tension may need to be adjusted.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

DIAGNOSIS & TESTING

PARKING BRAKE

Inspection & Verification

Check the operation of the parking brake system with the vehicle on a hoist and the parking brake control
(2780) fully released. Check for any damaged cables and install new cables as necessary. Check the rear brake
adjustment or perform brake system diagnosis.

Check the parking brake by depressing the parking brake control pedal. The parking brake must be fully set by
applying pressure to the pedal before it reaches a mechanical stop. If not as specified, install a new parking
brake control/cables as necessary.

Symptom Chart

Symptom Chart

Fig. 5: Parking Brake Symptom Chart
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REMOVAL & INSTALLATION

CONTROL

Removal & Installation

NOTE:

Make sure the parking brake control (2780) is fully released.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup