198001721 - F012 BRAKE PEDAL HARD

When the brake pedal is pressed there is a hardening in the pedal travel
1CHECK 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 21. Error detected in the control unit1. Continue following the instructions on 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
2ACTIVE 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 3Fault detected in the pump or in a solenoid valve.Replace the electronic control unit electrohydraulic unit    Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.
3VACUUM PIPE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the vacuum pipe is correctly fitted/in good condition.Move on to Step 41. Pipe not fitted correctly or bent1. Refit correctly
2. Pipe damaged.2. Replace vacuum pipe    Op. 3330D26 VACUUM PIPE FOR BRAKE SERVO ASSEMBLY - R.R
4BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly.Move on to Step 5Single-acting valve not working properly.Clean the one-way valve if it is fouled or dirty, or else replace it.    Op. 3330D20 SINGLE-ACTING VALVE FOR BRAKE SERVO - R+R
5BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the brake servo vacuum unit.Check the condition of the vacuum pipe and the connectors and bandsMove on to Step 61. Brake servo vacuum unit faulty1. Replace the brake servo vacuum unit.    Op. 3330D30 VACUUM UNIT - R+R
2. Pipe damaged.2. Renew the fastenings or replace the vacuum pipe
6BRAKE SERVO CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check that the brake servo is working properly.    See Test 3330DA VACUUM PUMP AND VACUUM CIRCUIT FOR BRAKE SERVO AND ENGINE VACUUM OPERATION CHECKEnd of diagnosisBrake servo not working properly.Replace brake servo    Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.