194001989 - F001 POOR BRAKING ACTION

As the pressure exerted on the brake pedal increases, there is no noticeable corresponding braking action
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
First of all, check that the tyres are the correct type, in good condition and correctly inflatedMove on to Step 11. Pressure not correct1. Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure.
2. Tyres unsuitable or worn2. Replace the tyres.
1BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Visually check:

  • The level of the brake fluid in the reservoir;
  • No fluid leaks from the brake pump, the pipes or the system connectors
Move on to Step 2Leaks in the system.Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see Assembly    Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES
2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic test equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the tester input.Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit.Move on to Step 31. Error detected in the control unit.1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment
2. No communication with the control unit.2. Restore:

  • Connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector;
  • ABS control unit supply
    See E7020 ABS
3ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) and carry out the active diagnosis for:

  • Pump motor;
  • Solenoid valves.
Move on to Step 4Fault detected in the pump or in a solenoid valve.Replace the electrohydraulic unit - ABS electronic control unit    Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.
4CHECK ON TYPE OF PADS AND SURFACEALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check:

  • Condition of the braking surfaces and pads.
  • Type of pads.
Move on to Step 51. Brake surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or water1. Clean again, check and remove the causes of the fault
2. Front pads damaged or not the recommended type2. Replace the front pads    Op. 3310A60 FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE
3. Rear pads damaged or not the recommended type.3.Replace the rear pads    Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE
5CHECK DISCSALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the brake discs.Move on to Step 61. Front discs worn or damaged.1. Replace the brake discs    Op. 3310A48 FRONT BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R
2. Rear discs worn or damaged.2. Replace the brake discs    Op. 3310B48 REAR BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.
6BRAKE CALIPER CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the front and rear brake caliper pistons.Move on to Step 71. Front caliper pistons worn or seized.1. Replace the front brake calipers.    Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R
2. Rear caliper pistons worn or seized.2. Replace the rear brake calipers.    Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R
7VACUUM PIPE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the vacuum pipe is correctly fitted/in good condition.Move on to Step 81. Pipe not fitted correctly or bent.1. Fit correctly
2. Pipe damaged.2. Replace vacuum pipe    Op. 3330D26 VACUUM PIPE FOR BRAKE SERVO ASSEMBLY - R.R
8BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly.Move on to Step 9Single-acting valve not working properly.Replace the single-acting valve    Op. 3330D20 SINGLE-ACTING VALVE FOR BRAKE SERVO - R+R
9BRAKE SERVO CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the brake servo is working properly, see TestOp. 3330DA CHECK VACUUM PUMP OPERATION AND BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CIRCUITMove on to Step 10Brake servo not working properly.Replace brake servo    Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.
10ENGINE VACUUM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the vacuum circuit reading.Move on to Step 11Vacuum figure not correct.Replace the brake servo vacuum unit    Op. 3330D30 VACUUM PUMP - R+R
11CHECK ON FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES AND BLEEDINGALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Visually inspect that there are no bends or constrictions in the brake pipes, bleed the system and check that the fluid comes out evenly from the bleed screws.    Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIREnd of diagnosisBends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenly.Replace the section of pipe affected by the problem, see Assembly    Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES