Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 402

9. Remove the rear parking brake cable and conduit. Compress the retainers. Remove the parking brake rear 

cable and conduit. See Fig. 75 .  

10. To install, reverse removal procedure. On Blackwood, route parking brake cable below the leaf spring. 

See Fig. 14 .  

Fig. 72: Identifying Rear Cable & Conduit Components 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 73: Identifying Rear Cable & Conduit Retainer (Right Shown; Left Is Similar) 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 74: Identifying Cable & Conduit Support Bracket 
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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

  

Fig. 75: Identifying Rear Cable & Conduit Retainers
Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO. 

Removal - Parking Brake Shoes (Rear Disc) 

1. Fully release parking brake control.  

2. Relieve the tension on the parking brake system. Pull the front parking brake cable down. Insert a suitable 

retainer. See Fig. 59 .  

3. Raise and support vehicle. Remove the tire and wheel assembly.  

4. Remove the rear brake disc caliper. See REAR DISC BRAKE CALIPER & PADS .  

5. Remove the rear brake disc.  

6. Remove the brake shoe retracting spring. See Fig. 76 .  

7. Remove the brake shoe adjusting screw spring.  

8. Remove the brake adjuster screw.  

9. Remove the rear brake shoe hold-down springs.  

10. Remove the rear brake shoes and linings along with the inboard brake shoe retracting spring.  

11. Inspect the components for excessive wear or damage and install new components as required. 

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

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