3233040 - G01 HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT

)When the handbrake is operated, the rear wheels are not locked.(A correctly-operating handbrake, when fully applied, prevents the vehicle from starting off from a standstill. )
Results of the tests
1CHECK HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake is adjusted correctly: Continue to Step 2 Incorrect adjustment Re-adjust the handbrake correctly Op.   3380A04 
2CHECK CONTROL CABLESAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • that the handbrake cables are attached correctly
  • condition of the cables
Continue to Step 3 Cable attachments looseRe-attach correctly
Cable damaged or broken Replace the cable Op. 3380A30
Linkage damage or broken Replace the linkage Op.   3380A38 
3CHECK BRAKE CALIPERSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons Continue to Step 4 Pistons worn or seized Replace the rear brake caliper concerned Op.   3310B34 
4CHECK CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'