Ford F150 Pickup. Instruction - part 343

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. 

 

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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.

 

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WARNING:

Brake fluid contains polyglycol ethers and polyglycols. Avoid contact 
with eyes. Wash hands thoroughly after handling. If brake fluid contacts 
eyes, flush eyes with running water for 15 minutes. Get medical attention 
if irritation persists. If taken internally, drink water and induce vomiting. 
Get medical attention immediately.

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

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

CAUTION: Do not allow the master cylinder to run dry during the bleeding operation. 

Keep the master cylinder filled with the specified brake fluid. Never use 
brake fluid that has been drained from the hydraulic system.

NOTE:

It is not necessary to do a complete brake system bleed if only the disc 
brake caliper (2B120) was disconnected.

 

2003 Ford Pickup F150 

2003 GENERAL INFORMATION Brake System - General Information - F150 Pickup