145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   EXCESSIVE BRAKE PEDAL FREE PLAY   F010   


 

 

 

Test results

 

0

 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

First of all check whether the problem is accompanied by poor braking action

 

Move on to Step 1

 

There is also poor braking action

 

Proceed as instructed in the diagnosis

 See table F001 POOR BRAKING ACTION

 

1

 

FLUID LEAKS CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Visually inspect for fluid leaks in the braking system circuit

 

Move on to Step 2

 

1. Fluid leak detected

2. Component defective

 

1. Retighten connectors

 Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES

2. Replace the defective component

 

2

 

FLUID LEAKS FROM BRAKE PUMP CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Disconnect the check valve connector from the brake servo and introduce a pipe cleaner in order to reach the lowest part of the brake servo chamber. Check that there is no fluid in the chamber

 

Move on to Step 3

 

Fluid in the brake servo chamber

 

Replace brake servo

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

 

3

 

AIR IN THE CIRCUIT CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check for any air in the braking circuit

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Air in the circuit

 

Bleed the air from the system

 

4

 

REAR BRAKE CLEARANCE TAKE-UP DEVICE CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the rear brakes clearance recovery device is working efficiently

 

End of diagnosis

 

Rear brake calliper faulty

 

Replace the rear brake calliper involved

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

When the brake pedal is pressed, the travel is greater than normal