3308641 - H02 DRIFT WHILST BRAKING

During braking, the car pulls to the right and/or left.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Preliminarily check the type, condition and inflation pressure of the tyresCheck that the wheels are correctly fixed. Continue to Step 1 Tyre inflation pressure not correctRestore the tyre inflation pressure
Tyres unsuitable or wornReplace the tyres
Wheel fixing not correct Tighten the wheels correctly Op.   4450B10 
1CHECK PAD TYPE AND SURFACEAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • condition of pad friction surfaces
  • pad type
Continue to Step 2 Friction surfaces vitrified or with traces of oil or greaseClean and eliminate the causes of the problem
Front pads damaged or wrong type Replace front pads Op.   3310A60 
Rear pads damaged or wrong type Replace rear pads Op.   3310B60 
2CHECK DISCSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the brake discs Continue to Step 3 Front discs worn or damaged Skim or if necessary replace the discs Op.   3310A48 
Rear discs worn or damaged Skim or if necessary replace rear discs Op.   3310B48 
3CHECKING BRAKE CALIPERSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the brake caliper pistons Continue to Step 4 Front caliper pistons seized Replace front brake calipers Op.   3310A30 
Rear caliper pistons seized Replace rear brake calipers Op.   3310B36 
4CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Connect diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket.Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit. Continue to Step 5 An error is detected in the control unitContinue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
Lack of dialogue with the control unit Restore the connection between the ABS control unit and diagnostic connector ( See   E7020  ABS )
5ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems metOperation

Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other iinstruments) carry out the active diagnosis of:

  • pump motor
  • solenoid valves
Continue to Step 6 Pump and/or solenoids faulty Replace electrohydraulic unit-electronic control unit Op.   3340A12 
6CHECK BRAKE CIRCUITAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the condition of the brake circuit Continue to Step 7 Leaks or damage in the components of the circuitReplace the components involved
Brake servo faulty Replace the brake servo assembly Op. 3330D10
7HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'