3308637 - 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
1CHECKING HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake is adjusted correctly: See Test   3380AA  Check handbrake setting Continue to Step 2 Incorrect adjustment Re-adjust the handbrake correctly Op.   3380A04 
2CHECK CONTROL CABLESAll OKProblems metOperation

Verify:

  • that the handbrake cables are attached correctly
  • condition of the cables
Continue to Step 3 Cable attachments looseRe-attach correctly
Cables damaged or broken Replace the cables concerned Op.   3380A30 
Linkage damage or broken Replace the linkage Op.   3380A38 
3CHECKING 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 
4HECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'