125000527 - H02 DRIFT WHILST BRAKING

During braking, the car pulls to the right and/or left
Results of the tests
1CHECK FOR OIL LEAKSAll OKProblems metOperation

Check that there are no fluid leaks from:

  • calipers;
  • master cylinder - condition of braking system
Continue to Step 2Fluid leak from a front caliperReplace the faulty caliper Op.    Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER ONE R R
Fluid leak from a rear caliperReplace the faulty caliper Op.    Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALLIPER - R R
2CHECK ON BRAKE WEARAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the state of wear of the brakes - condition of brake surfacesContinue to Step 3Brakes very wornOverhaul the brakes
Discs vitrified or with traces of greaseClean and check for causes
3CHECK ON WHEEL GEOMETRYAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the geometry and track of the wheel axleContinue to Step 4Front wheel geometry outside limitsRestore the correct front wheel geometry Op.    Op. 4450A10 FRONT WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT - INCLUDES FRONT WHEEL TOW-IN ADJUSTMENT IF NECESSARY
Rear wheel geometry incorrectRestore the correct rear wheel geometry Op.    Op. 4450A40 REAR WHEEL GEOMETRY - CHECK USING OPTICAL EQUIPMENT
4CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socketCheck that there are no faults in the ABS control unitContinue to Step 5An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unitRestore the connection between the engine management control unit and the diagnostic connector See E7020 ABS
5CHECK ON DRIFTAll OKProblems metOperation
Disconnect the ABS control unit.Check whether the vehicle still drifts during braking at variable speedsContinue to Step 6Vehicle does not drift during brakingReplace ABS control unit Op.    Op. 3340A20 ABS ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R+R
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Test the vehicle before delivery to the customer, checking 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.