Ford F150 Pickup. Manual - part 438

Fig. 2: Parking Brake & Actuation Torque Specifications (2 Of 2) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION 

PARKING BRAKE 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 3: Identifying Parking Brake Routing 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Rear Disc Brakes 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 BRAKES Parking Brake & Actuation - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 4: Identifying Parking Brake Components 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

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