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Fiat Doblò Factory Service Manual (2000-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Handbrake not efficient

Make
Fiat
Model
Doblò Factory Service Manual
Year
2000–2010
Section
Handbrake › Handbrake not efficient
Fault diagnosisHandbrake not efficient

HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT

Results of the tests
1CHECK HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENTAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake is adjusted correctlyContinue to Step 2Adjustment incorrectAdjust handbrake travel Op. 3380A04
2CHECK CONTROL CABLESAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake cables are fixed correctly and are not stiffContinue to Step 3Cables attached incorrectlyRestore the attachments
Cables stiffenedReplace the cables Op. 3380A30
3CHECK ON PLAY TAKE-UP DEVICEAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the efficiency of the play take-up deviceContinue to Step 4Device jammedChange the device
4CHECK ON RATCHET GEARAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the handbrake lever ratchet gear is working properlyContinue to Step 5Button jammedFree or replace the operating lever Op. 3380A10
Ratchet gear jammedFree or replace the operating lever Op. 3380A10
5CHECK ON CONTACT SURFACESAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the drum-shoe contact surfaces are adequateContinue to Step 6Contact surfaces inadequateRepair by grinding or, if necessary, replace the faulty drums Op. 3320B30
6CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation

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 persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'

Parts & tools for this job Staging For 2000 Fiat Doblò

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