Section 06-06: Brake System, Hydraulic
1996 F-150, F-250, F-350, Bronco and F-Super Duty Workshop Manual
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

Brake Pedal and Bracket, All Except F-Super Duty Motorhome

Removal

  1. Disconnect the wires from the stoplight switch (13480) located below instrument panel (04320).

  1. Remove the pin and spacer connecting the brake pedal (2455), stoplight switch and master cylinder push rod together.

  1. Remove stoplight switch, master cylinder push rod and brake master cylinder push rod spacer (2B129) from pin on brake pedal. If vehicle is equipped with speed control, leave speed control bracket in place.

  1. On vehicles equipped with manual transmissions (7003), disconnect the clutch pedal retracting spring.

  1. NOTE: Some vehicles may have an E-clip type retainer instead of a hair pin clip type retainer.

    On vehicles equipped with automatic transmissions, remove one spring retainer and brake and clutch pedal bushing from the clutch and brake pedal pivot shaft. From the other end, pull out the shaft and remove the brake pedal. Remove the bushings and washer spring from the brake pedal.

  1. Remove the stoplight switch from the bracket on the brake pedal.

  1. Remove the brake pedal pad (2454), if required.



    Brake Pedal Installation, F-150, F-250, F-350, F-Super Duty and Bronco





    ItemPart NumberDescription
    12450Brake Pedal and Bracket Assembly
    2Y-Brace (Part of 2450)
    3N606687-S2Screw and Washer
    42B129Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod Spacer
    513480Stoplight Switch
    6380699-S100Self-Locking Pin
    72474Brake Master Cylinder Push Rod Bushing
    8Brake Pedal Push Rod
    (Part of 2005)
    9382802-S2Nut
    102140Brake Master Cylinder
    112005Power Brake Booster
    ATighten to 20-27 Nm
    (15-20 Lb-Ft)
    BTighten to 18-34 Nm
    (13-25 Lb-Ft)

Installation

  1. Install the brake pedal pad on the brake pedal, if required.

  1. Install the stoplight switch on the brake pedal.

  1. Place brake master cylinder push rod bushing (2474) and washer spring in position on the brake pedal.

  1. For manual transmission, perform the following:

    For automatic transmission, perform the following:

  1. Place the brake and clutch pedal bushing, brake master cylinder push rod spacer, stoplight switch and brake master cylinder push rod onto the pin on the brake pedal. Install the brake master cylinder push rod spacer and cotter pin.

  1. Connect wires to stoplight switch. Check unit for correct operation.