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We have info for following modifications of 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup

  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:5
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Lightning 5.4 V8 GAS, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:3
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.6 V8 GAS, CID:281, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:281, Engine VIN:, Desg:W
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS, CID:256, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:256, Engine VIN:, Desg:2
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 5.4 V8 CNG, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:M
  • 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 5.4 V8 BI-FUEL, CID:330, Fuel Injection, Aspiration:330, Engine VIN:, Desg:Z

BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Hydraulic Brake Systems -> Description -> Bendix Hydro-Boost Brake Booster -> Bendix Hydro-Max Brake Booster -> Combination Valve -> Height Sensing Proportioning Valve -> Hydraulic Control Unit (HCU) -> Hydraulic Control Valves -> Integral Bypass Proportioning Valve -> Master Cylinder
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Master Cylinder

The master cylinder consists primarily of a hydraulic cylinder, primary and secondary hydraulic pistons and a single or dual chamber fluid reservoir. The front brakes are connected to the primary outlet port(s) and are actuated by the primary piston assembly. The rear brakes are connected to the secondary outlet port and are actuated by the secondary piston assembly.

Hydraulic Control Valves

Combination Valve

This multi-function hydraulic control unit consists primarily of a pressure differential valve, brake lamp warning switch and a proportioning valve. A pressure diff...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & Mark LT (4WABS) -> Troubleshooting -> Symptom Chart
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.2 V6 GAS

Symptom Chart

Ref...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Anti-Lock Brakes -> F-150 & 2002-03 F-Super Duty (RABS) -> Diagnosis & Testing -> Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Clearing Diagnostic Trouble Codes -> Diagnostic Tests -> Diagnostic Trouble Code Interpretation -> F-150 -> F-Super Duty -> Intermittent Diagnosis -> Pinpoint Tests -> Quick Check -> System Pre-Check
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup Heritage 4.6 V8 GAS

Accessing Diagnostic Trouble Codes

F-150

Care must be taken to connect only the black/orange stripe wire to ground. Connecting the mating connector wire to ground will result in a blown fuse.

  • Place ignition switch is in RUN position. Engine does not need to be running.
  • Locate black Rear Anti-Lock Brake System (RABS) diagnostic connector C207. Diagnostic connector C207 has two mating halves, one of which has a black/orange (BK/OG) wire connected to it. Disconnect the two halves.
  • Attach one end of a jumper wire to black/orange (BK/OG) wire side of diagnostic connector C207. Ground ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Disc Brakes -> Inspection -> Brake Bleed -> Brake Disc Service -> Brake Linings -> Brake Roughness -> Caliper Inspection -> General Precautions
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Brake Linings

Remove both front wheels and inspect the brake discs, calipers and linings. (Wheel bearings should be inspected at this time and repacked if required).

Do not get any oil or grease on the linings. It is recommended that both front wheel sets be replaced whenever a respective shoe and lining is worn or damaged. Inspect and, if required, replace rear brake linings also.

If the caliper is cracked or fluid leakage through the casting is evident, it must be replaced as a unit.

Brake Roughness

The most common cause of brake chatter on disc brakes is a variation in thickness of the...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Inspection -> Adjuster Mechanism -> Backing Plate -> Brake Drums -> Brake Linings & Springs -> Parking Brake Cable
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 5.4 V8 GAS

Brake Drums

Any time brake drums are removed for brake service, braking surface diameter should be inspected with a suitable micrometer at several points to determine if they are within the safe oversize limit stamped on the brake drum outer surface. If braking surface diameter exceeds specifications, the drum must be replaced. If braking surface diameter is within specifications, drums should be cleaned and inspected for cracks, scores, deep grooves, taper, out of round and heat spotting. If drums are cracked or heat spotted, they must be replaced.

Minor scores should be removed with ...

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BRAKE SERVICE PROCEDURES FOR 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup AUTOMOBILES

Includes anti-lock brakes, disc, drum, power and hydraulic brake services diagnostics and procedures for domestic and imported 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup cars and light trucks from 1990+.

Drum Brakes -> Expedition, Explorer, E-Series, F-Series, Mountaineer, Navigator & Ranger -> Brake Service -> Heavy Duty -> Installation -> Removal -> Standard Duty
Vehicle: 2004 Ford F-150 Pickup 4.6 V8 GAS

Drum brakes are available in standard versions or in heavy duty versions. Refer to Figs. and for component locations when performing the following procedures.

Removal

Standard Duty
  • Raise and support vehicle, remove rear wheel and tire assemblies.
  • Remove and discard spring nut.
  • If brake drum is rusted to axle shaft pilot diameter, tap center of brake drum between wheel studs.
  • Pull brake drum off of axle.
  • If brake drums will not come off, sing a screwdriver, move brake shoe adjusting lever off of brake adjusting screw, then loosen brake adjuster to allow drum to release.
  • Remove long brake...

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