125000523 - 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 ON HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake is adjusted correctly:Continue to Step 2Incorrect adjustmentRe-adjust the handbrake correctly Op.    Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - CHECK TRAVEL
2CHECK ON CONTROL CABLESAll OKProblems metOperation

Check:

  • That the handbrake cables are attached correctly;
  • The condition of the actual leads
Continue to Step 3Cable attachments looseRe-attach correctly
Cables damaged or brokenReplace the affected cables Op.    Op. 3380A30 HANDBRAKE CABLE - R+R
Linkage damage or brokenReplace the rods involved Op.    Op. 3380A38 LINK/CABLE CONNECTING HANDBRAKE LEVER TO CABLE - R+R
3CHECKING BRAKE CALIPERSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistonsContinue to Step 4Pistons worn or seizedReplace the rear brake caliper concerned Op.    Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALLIPER - R R
4CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom