Handbrake not efficient
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 159 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2011
- Section
- Handbrake › Handbrake not efficient
Fault diagnosisHandbrake not efficient
HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT
When the handbrake is operated the rear wheels are not locked. (A handbrake that is working properly should, when fully engaged, prevent the "take off" of the vehicle from stationary)
| 1 | HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the handbrake is correctly adjusted | Move on to Step 2 | Adjustment incorrect | Restore the correct handbrake adjustment | |
| 2 | CONTROL CABLES CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
Check:
| Move on to Step 3 | 1. Cable fastening slack. | 1. Restore correct fastenings | |
| 2. Cables damaged or broken. | 2. Replace the cables involved | |||
| 3. Rod damaged or broken. | 3. Replace the rods involved Op. 3380A38 LINK/CABLE CONNECTING HANDBRAKE LEVER TO CABLE - R+R | |||
| 3 | BRAKE CALIPER CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons | Move on to Step 4 | Pistons worn or seized. | Replace the rear brake caliper involved | |
| 4 | 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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