Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 386

Fig. 14: Identifying Parking Brake Components (Blackwood) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 15: Identifying Parking Brake Components (F150 Pickup & F150 Heritage Pickup With Rear Disc 
Brakes) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 16: Identifying Rear Disc Brake Parking Brake Components 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

BLEEDING BRAKE SYSTEM 

When any part of the hydraulic system has been disconnected for repair or installation of new components, air 
can get into the system and cause spongy brake pedal action. This requires bleeding of the hydraulic system 
after it has been correctly connected. The hydraulic system can be bled manually or with pressure bleeding 
equipment. Always bleed brakelines in sequence. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE . 

Before bleeding system, remove all vacuum from power unit by depressing brake pedal several times. Bleed 
master cylinder first, followed in sequence by rear wheel cylinders, anti-lock system components (if equipped) 
and calipers. See BLEEDING SEQUENCE . 

BLEEDING SEQUENCE 

BLEEDING SEQUENCE 

CAUTION: Brake fluid is harmful to painted and plastic surfaces. If brake fluid is 

spilled onto a painted or plastic surface, immediately wash it with water.

Application

Sequence

All

(1)

 RR, LR, RF & LF

(1)

Or in the order displayed by scan tool.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

MANUAL BLEEDING 

1. Connect the scan tool DCL cable adapter into the vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) under the dash and 

follow the scan tool manuals.  

2. Clean master cylinder cap and surrounding area. Bleed the brake system in the order displayed on the 

scan tool.  

3. Place a box end wrench on the bleeder screw. Attach a rubber drain tube to the bleeder screw and 

submerge the free end of the tube in a container partially filled with clean brake fluid.  

4. Have an assistant hold firm pressure on the brake pedal.  

5. Loosen the bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains pressure 

on the brake pedal, tighten the bleeder screw. Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out. Refill the 
brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary. See Fig. 17 .  

6. Tighten the bleeder screw.  

7. Repeat Steps 3 -6 for the remaining bleeder screws in the system following sequence. See BLEEDING 

SEQUENCE . When bleeding is complete, fill master cylinder to proper level.  

NOTE:

DO NOT allow reservoir to run dry during bleeding operation.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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