Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 379

Fig. 16: Connecting A Clear Waste Line To Rh Rear Bleeder Screw And Other End In A Container 
Partially Filled With Brake Fluid 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

3. Loosen the RH rear bleeder screw until a stream of brake fluid comes out. While the assistant maintains 

pressure on the brake pedal (2455), tighten the RH rear bleeder screw. 

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Repeat until clear, bubble-free fluid comes out.  

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Refill the brake master cylinder reservoir as necessary.  

4. Tighten the RH rear bleeder screw, and disconnect the waste line. 

 

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Fig. 17: Identifying Rubber Drain Tube Connected To Bleeder Screw 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

5. Repeat Steps 2, 3 and 4 for the LH rear bleeder screw, the RH front disc brake caliper (2B120) bleeder 

screw, and the LH front disc brake caliper bleeder screw, in that order. 

 

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Fig. 18: Identifying Front Disc Brake Caliper Bleeder Screw 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

6. Connect the scan tool DCL cable adapter into the vehicle data link connector (DLC) under the dash, and 

follow the scan tool instructions. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Brake System - General Information - F150 Pickup

  

Fig. 19: Connecting Scan Tool DCL Cable Adapter Into Vehicle Data Link Connector (DLC) 
Under 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

7. Repeat the system bleed procedure as outlined in Steps 1 through 5.  

Caliper 

WARNING:

Use of any other than approved DOT 3 brake fluid will cause permanent 
damage to brake components and will render the brakes inoperative.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Brake System - General Information - F150 Pickup