145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   POOR BRAKING ACTION   F001   


 

 

 

Test results

 

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PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

First of all, check that the tyres are the correct type, in good condition and correctly inflated

 

Move on to Step 1

 

1. Pressure not correct

2. Tyres unsuitable or worn

 

1. Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure

2. Replace the tyres

 

1

 

BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Visually check:

- The level of the brake fluid in the reservoir;

- No fluid leaks from the brake pump, the pipes or the system connectors

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Leaks in the system

 

Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see

 Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES

 

2

 

CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit

 

Move on to Step 3

 

1. Error detected in the control unit

2. No communication with the control unit

 

1. Continue following the instructions on the diagnostic equipment

2. Restore:

- Connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector;

- ABS control unit supply

 See E7020 ABS

 

3

 

ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, carry out active diagnosis of:

- Pump motor;

- Solenoid valves

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Fault detected in the pump or in a solenoid valve

 

Replace the electrohydraulic unit - ABS electronic control unit

 Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.

 

4

 

PAD TYPE AND SURFACE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check:

- the condition of the pad braking surfaces;

- type of pads

 

Move on to Step 5

 

1. Brake surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or water

2. Front pads damaged or not the recommended type

3. Rear pads damaged or not the recommended type

 

1. Clean again, check and remove the causes of the fault

2. Replace the front pads

 Op. 3310A60 FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

3. Replace the rear pads

 Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

 

5

 

DISC CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the brake discs

 

Move on to Step 6

 

1. Front discs worn or damaged

2. Rear discs worn or damaged

 

1. Replace the front discs

 Op. 3310A48 FRONT BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

2. Replace the rear discs

 Op. 3310B48 REAR BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

 

6

 

BRAKE CALLIPER CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the front and rear brake calliper control pistons

 

End of diagnosis

 

1. Front calliper pistons worn or seized

2. Rear calliper pistons worn or seized

 

1. Replace the front brake callipers

 Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R

2. Replace the rear brake callipers

 Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

 

7

 

VACUUM PIPE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the vacuum pipe is correctly fitted/in good condition

 

Proceed to Step 10

 

1. Pipe not fitted correctly or bent

2. Pipe damaged

 

1. Refit correctly

2. Replace vacuum pipe

 Op. 3330D26 VACUUM PIPE FOR BRAKE SERVO ASSEMBLY - R.R

 

8

 

BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly

 

Proceed to Step 11

 

Single-acting valve not working properly

 

Replace the single-acting valve

 Op. 3330D20 SINGLE-ACTING VALVE FOR BRAKE SERVO - R+R

 

9

 

BRAKE SERVO CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the brake servo is working properly

See Test 3330DA CHECK ON OPERATION OF VACUUM PUMP AND VACUUM CIRCUIT FOR BRAKE SERVO

 

Move on to Step 12

 

Brake servo not working properly

 

Replace brake servo

 Op. 3330D10 BRAKE SERVO - R+R - INCLUDES SEPARATION FROM MASTER CYLINDER (PUMP)

 

10

 

ENGINE VACUUM CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the vacuum circuit reading

 

Move on to Step 13

 

Vacuum figure not correct

 

Replace the brake servo vacuum pump

 Op. 3330D30 VACUUM UNIT - R.R.

 

11

 

BRAKE HOSES AND BLEEDING CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Visually inspect that there are no bends or constrictions in the brake pipes, bleed the system and check that the fluid comes out evenly from the bleed screws

 

End of diagnosis

 

Bends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenly

 

Replace the section of pipe affected by the problem, see

 Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES

As the pressure exerted on the brake pedal increases, there is no noticeable corresponding braking action