| | Results of the tests |
| 0 | | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
softness of brake pedalCheck stiffness of brake pedal | Continue to Step 1 | Brake pedal too soft | See table F10 EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY |
| Hardening of brake pedal | See table F12 BRAKE PEDAL HARD |
| 1 | CHECK ON CONTACT SURFACES | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|
| Check
type and surfaces of contact | Continue to Step 2 | Pads vitrified | Replace the pads concerned Op. 3310A50 |
| Dirty surfaces | Clean the surfaces in question |
| Small disc contact surface | Grind the discs, or replace, if necessary Op. 3310A50 |
| 2 | CHECK ON WHEEL CYLINDERS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the front caliper pistons have not seized | Continue to Step 3 | Wheel cylinders seized | Replace the pistons Op. 3310A38 |
| 3 | CHECK ON PUSHROD | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
the play on the brake servo pushrod controlling the master cylinder | Continue to Step 4 | Excessive pushrod play | Adjust the play |
| 4 | CHECK ON BRAKING ACTION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
that the braking effect does not decrease even after several braking
actions | Continue to Step 6 | The braking effect decreases significantly | Replace the brake fluid with
a type of higher viscosity and boiling point Op. 0010T62 |
| 1.9 DIESEL | Check that the braking effect does not decrease even after
several braking actions | Continue to Step 5 | The braking effect decreases significantly | Replace the brake fluid with a type of higher viscosity
and boiling point Op. 0010T63 |
| 5 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 1.9 DIESEL | 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 6 | 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 |
| 6 | CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 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' |
