312000216 - F010 EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY

When the brake pedal is pressed, the travel is greater than normal
Test results
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
First of all check whether the problem is accompanied by poor braking action.Move on to Step 1There is also poor braking action.Proceed as instructed in the diagnosis    See table F001 POOR BRAKING ACTION
1FLUID LEAKS CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Visually inspect for fluid leaks in the braking system circuit.Move on to Step 21. Fluid leak detected.2. Component defective.1. Retighten the connectors.2. Replace the defective component.
2CHECK FOR FLUID LEAKS FROM BRAKE PUMPAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Disconnect the non-return valve connector from the brake servo and introduce a pipe cleaner in order to reach the lowest part of the brake servo chamber. Check that there is no fluid in the chamber.Move on to Step 3Fluid in the brake servo chamber.Replace brake servoOp. 3330D02
3CHECK FOR AIR IN THE CIRCUITAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for any air in the braking circuit.Move on to Step 4 for the 1.4 16v versionMove on to Step 5 for the 1.2 8v and 1.3 Multijet 16v versionsAir in the circuit.Bleed the air from the system    Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR
4REAR BRAKE CLEARANCE RECOVERY DEVICE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the rear brakes clearance recovery device is working efficiently.End of diagnosisRear brake caliper faulty.Replace the rear brake caliper involvedOp. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R
5CHECK THE CLEARANCE BETWEEN THE DRUM AND THE SHOESAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the clearance between the shoes and the drum, measuring the difference between the diameter of the drum and the diameter of the brake measured on the centre line axis of the shoes.Move on to Step 7Drum / shoe clearance not correct.Move on to Step 6
6CHECK THE SELF-ADJUSTING PLAY TAKE-UP DEVICE BETWEEN THE SHOES AND THE DRUMAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check efficiency of the self-adjusting play take-up device between the shoes and drum.Move on to Step 7Fault in the play take-up device.Replace the micrometric recovery device.
7CORRECT OPERATION CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the fault is no longer present.End of diagnosisThe fault is still present.Check the operation of the other parts of the braking system (caliper, pipes, brake pump).