| | Results of the tests |
| 1 | CHECK ON HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the handbrake is adjusted correctly | Continue to Step 2 | Incorrect adjustment | Re-adjust the handbrake
correctly ( Op. 3380A04 ) |
| 2 | CHECK ON CONTROL CABLES | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the handbrake cables are fixed correctly and are not stiff | Continue to Step 3 | Cables attached incorrectly | Restore the attachments |
| Cables hardened | Replace the leads ( Op. 3380A30 ) |
| 3 | CHECK ON SELF-ADJUSTER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
the efficiency of the play take-up device | Continue to Step 4 | Device jammed | Change the device |
| 4 | CHECK ON RATCHET GEAR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the handbrake lever ratchet gear is working properly | Continue to Step 5 | Button jammed | Free or replace the operating
lever ( Op. 3380A10 ) |
| Ratchet gear jammed | Free or replace the operating lever ( Op. 3380A10 ) |
| 5 | CHECK ON CONTACT SURFACES | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the drum-shoe contact surfaces are adequate | Continue to Step 6 | Contact surfaces inadequate | Repair by skimming ( Op. 3310B54) |
| Contact surfaces inadequate | Replace the faulty components ( Op. 3310B50) |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Test
the vehicle before delivery to the customer, to check that the fault
is no longer present | The test is essential, as the braking system is a safety feature
of the car |
| End of diagnosis | Fault persists | Search for the
fault starting from another symptom' |