Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction — part 445

Fig. 29: Relieving Tension On Parking Brake System
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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. Remove the tire and wheel assembly. For additional information, refer to WHEELS & TIRES .

Fig. 30: Removing Rear Brake Disc Caliper
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4. Remove the rear brake disc caliper (2552).

1. Remove the rear brake disc caliper bolts.

2. Remove the rear brake disc caliper and position aside.

5. Remove the rear brake disc.

CAUTION: Do not let the rear disc brake caliper hang from caliper hose, use

wire to hang it aside.

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 31: Removing Rear Brake Disc
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6. Remove the brake shoe retracting spring (2296).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 32: Removing Brake Shoe Retracting Spring
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7. Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw spring (2049).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

Fig. 33: Removing Brake Shoe Adjusting Screw Spring
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8. Remove the brake adjuster screw (2041).

2003 Ford Pickup F150

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup