| | Results of the tests |
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Check
that the brake pedal is not too soft | Continue to Step 1 | Brake pedal too soft | See table F10 EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY |
| 1 | CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Check that there are no fluid leaks
from: - calipers
- master cylinder - condition of braking system
| Continue to Step 2 | Fluid leak from a front
caliper | Replace
the faulty caliper Op. 3310A30 |
| Fluid leak from a rear caliper | Replace the faulty caliper Op. 3310B36 |
| 2 | CHECK ON BRAKE WEAR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Check
the state of wear of the brakes - condition of brake surfaces | Continue to Step 3 | Brakes very worn | Overhaul the brakes |
| Discs vitrified or with traces of grease | Clean and check for causes |
| 3 | CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Check
the geometry and track of the wheel axle | Continue to Step 4 | Front wheel geometry outside limits | Restore the correct front
wheel geometry Op. 4450A10 |
| Rear wheel geometry incorrect | Restore the correct rear wheel geometry Op. 4450A40 |
| 4 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| 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 unit | Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic
equipment |
| Lack of dialogue with the control unit | Restore the connection between the engine management
control unit and the diagnostic connector See E7020 ABS |
| 5 | CHECK ON DRIFT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Disconnect
the ABS control unit.Check whether the vehicle still drifts during braking at variable
speeds | Continue to Step 6 | Vehicle does not drift
during braking | Replace ABS control unit Op. 3340A12 Note:
Carry out filling with the diagnostic instrument in active diagnosis |
| 6 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Test
the vehicle before delivery to the customer, to check that the fault
is no longer present. | The test is essential, as the braking system involves a safety
feature of the car |
| | Fault persists | Search for the
fault starting from another symptom' |