312000217 - F012 BRAKE PEDAL HARD

When the brake pedal is pressed there is a hardening in the pedal travel
Test results
1CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit.Move on to Step 21. Error detected in the control unit.2. No communication with the control unit.1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment2. Restore:

  • Connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector
  • ABS control unit supply
    See E7020 ABS
2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected carry out the active diagnosis of:

  • pump motor;
  • solenoid valves.
Move on to Step 3Fault detected in the pump or in a solenoid.Replace the ABS electronic control unit electrohydraulic unit    Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.
3VACUUM PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the vacuum pipe is correctly fitted/in good condition.Move on to Step 41. Pipe not fitted correctly or bent2. Pipe damaged.1. Refit correctly2. Replace vacuum pipeOp. 3330D24
4BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly.Move on to Step 5 for 1.3 Mjet 16v versionsMove on to Step 6 for all versionsSingle-acting valve not working properly.Clean the one-way valve if it is fouled or dirty, or else replace itOp. 3330D20
5BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
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 faulty.2. Pipe damaged.1. Replace the brake servo vacuum unit    Op. 3330D30 VACUUM UNIT - R+R 2. Renew the fastenings or replace the vacuum pipe.
6BRAKE SERVO CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check that the brake servo is working properly by carrying out theSee Test 3330DA End of diagnosisBrake servo not working properly.Replace brake servoOp. 3330D02