145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT   G001   


 

 

 

Test results

 

1

 

HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the handbrake is correctly adjusted

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Adjustment incorrect

 

Restore the correct handbrake adjustment

 Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL

 

2

 

CONTROL CABLES CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check:

- that the handbrake control cables are correctly fastened;

- the condition of the cables.

 

Move on to Step 3

 

1. Cable fastening slack.

2. Cables damaged or broken.

3. Link damaged or broken

 

1. Restore correct fastenings

2. Replace the cables involved

 Op. 3380A30 HANDBRAKE CABLE - R+R

3. Replace the links involved

 

3

 

BRAKE CALLIPER CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons

 

Move on to Step 4

 

Pistons worn or seized

 

Replace the rear brake calliper involved

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

 

4

 

CORRECT OPERATION CHECK

 

All OK

 

Problems encountered

 

Operation

 

 

Check that the fault is no longer present

 

End of diagnosis

 

Fault persists

 

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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)