2888499 - X20 BRAKE FLUID LEAKS

A brake fluid leak is seen.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the fault is accompanied by decreased braking efficiencyVisually inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir Op.   3330A10  Continue to Step 1Decreased braking efficiencySee table   F01 
Level too lowRestore the correct level and carry out a road test. If the defect persists, Continue to Step 1
1RESERVOIR LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check that there are no leaks from the reservoir and the pipesContinue to Step 2Leaks from the pipes in the area of the reservoirTighten the pipes
Leaks from the reservoirReplace the reservoir Op.   3330C34 
2PUMP LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check that there are no leaks of fluid from the brake pump and connectorsContinue to Step 3Leaks from the connectors in the area of the pump / ABS control unitTighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts (see Assembly 3340B)
Leaks from the pumpReplace the brake servo assembly Op.   3330D10 
3CHECK HOSESAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the hosesContinue to Step 4Leaks from the connectors or hoses deterioratedTighten the connectors or replace the hoses involved (see Assembly 3340B)
4RIGID PIPES CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the underbody rigid pipesContinue to Step 5Leaks from the connectors or rigid pipes damagedTighten the connectors or replace the rigid pipes (see Assembly 3340B)
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'
A brake fluid leak is seen.
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Check whether the fault is accompanied by decreased braking efficiencyVisually inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir Op.   3330A10  Continue to Step 1Decreased braking efficiencySee table   F01 
Level too lowRestore the correct level and carry out a road test. If the defect persists, Continue to Step 1
1RESERVOIR LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check that there are no leaks from the reservoir and the pipesContinue to Step 2Leaks from the pipes in the area of the reservoirTighten the pipes
Leaks from the reservoirReplace the reservoir Op.   3330C30 
2PUMP LEAKAGE TESTAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually check that there are no leaks of fluid from the brake pump and connectorsContinue to Step 3Leaks from fittings in the pump area Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts (see Assembly 3330E)
Leaks from the pumpReplace the brake servo assembly Op.   3330D10 
3CHECK HOSESAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the hosesContinue to Step 4Leaks from the connectors or hoses deterioratedTighten the connectors or replace the hoses (see Assembly 3330E)
4RIGID PIPES CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the underbody rigid pipesContinue to Step 5Leaks from the connectors or rigid pipes damagedTighten the connectors or replace the rigid pipes (see Assembly 3330E)
5CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'