| | 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
- wheel cylinders
- master cylinder
| Continue to Step 2 | Fluid leak from a caliper | Replace the faulty caliper Op. 3310A30 |
| Fluid leak from a caliper | Replace the faulty wheel cylinder Op. 3320B20 |
| 2 | CHECK ON BRAKE WEAR | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| Check
the brakes for wear | Continue to Step 3 | Brakes very worn | Overhaul the brakes |
| 3 | CHECK WHEEL GEOMETRY | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 1.9 DIESEL | Check the geometry and track of the wheel axle | Continue to Step 4 | Wheel geometry incorrect | Restore the correct wheel
geometry Op. 4450A10 |
| 1.2 8v | Check the geometry and track of the wheel axle | Continue to Step 7 | Wheel geometry incorrect | Restore the correct wheel geometry Op. 4450A10 |
| 1.2 8v ABS | Check the geometry and track of the wheel axle | Continue to Step 5 | Wheel geometry incorrect | Restore the correct wheel geometry Op. 4450A10 |
| 4 | CHECK LOCKING OF REAR WHEELS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 1.9 DIESEL | Carry out a braking action and check that the
rear wheels do not lock | Continue to Step 7 | The rear wheel lock | Calibrate or, if necessary,
replace the load proportioning valve Op. 3330C60 |
| 1.9 DIESEL ABS | Carry out a braking action and check that the rear wheels
do not lock | Continue to Step 5 | The rear wheel lock | Calibrate or, if necessary, replace the load proportioning
valve Op. 3330C60 |
| 5 | CHECKING WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 1.9 DIESEL ABS | 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 |
| An error is detected in the control unit | Restore the connection between the engine management
control unit and the diagnostic connector See E7020 ABS |
| 6 | CHECK ON DRIFT | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
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| 1.9 DIESEL ABS | Disconnect the ABS hydraulic control unit | Check whether there is
drifting during braking at variable speedsContinue to Step 7 | Vehicle does not drift
during braking | Replace the ABS hydraulic control unit (with the diagnostic equipment
in active diagnosis) Op. 3340A12 |
| 7 | 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' |