Handbrake locked
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Handbrake › Handbrake locked
Fault diagnosisHandbrake locked
HANDBRAKE LOCKED
When the handbrake is released, the rear wheels remain locked
| 1 | CONTROL CABLES TRAVEL CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the control cables return travel is free from impediments | Move on to Step 2 | Control cables do not slide freely. | Restore correct operation. If damaged, replace the cables involved | |
| 2 | OPERATING LEVER BUTTON CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the operating lever release button returns freely | Move on to Step 3 | Adjustment incorrect. | Remove and release the button; if necessary, replace the operating lever | |
| 3 | CHECK ON FASTENING OF CABLE TO REAR BRAKE | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the cable is correctly fastened to the rear brake caliper. | Move on to Step 4 | Cable not correctly fastened. | Fasten the cable correctly to the brake caliper. | |
| 4 | CLEARANCE RECOVERY DEVICE CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the handbrake clearance recovery device is working efficiently. | Move on to Step 5 | Rear brake caliper faulty. | Replace the rear brake caliper involved | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check that the fault is no longer present. | End of diagnosis | Fault persists. | Search for the fault starting from another symptom. |
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