145 - MiTo   1.4 16v TJet   BRAKE FLUID LEAKS   X020   


 

 

TEST RESULTS

 

0

 

PRELIMINARY CHECKS

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check whether the problem is accompanied by poor braking action.

Visually check the level of the brake fluid in the reservoir

 Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY

 

Move on to Step 1

 

1. Poor braking action detected.

2. Insufficient brake fluid level.

 

1. Proceed as instructed in the

 See table F001 POOR BRAKING ACTION

2. Restore the correct level

 Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND/OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY

and carry out a road test. If the fault persists, move on to Step 1.

 

1

 

RESERVOIR LEAK CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Check visually for fluid leaks from the reservoir and pipes.

 

Move on to Step 2

 

Leaks from the brake fluid reservoir.

 

Replace the brake fluid reservoir

Op. 3330C30 BRAKE FLUID RESERVOIR - R.R.

 

2

 

PUMP LEAK CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Visually check for fluid leaks from the brake pump and connectors.

 

Move on to Step 3

 

1. Leaks from pump/ABS control unit area connectors.

2. Leaks from the pump.

 

1. Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts.

2. Replace the brake servo assembly

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

 

3

 

FLEXIBLE PIPES CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Visually check for leaks from the hoses.

 

Move on to Step 4

 

1. Leaks from connectors or deterioration of hose to front brakes.

2. Leaks from connectors or deterioration of hose to rear brakes.

 

1. Tighten the connectors or replace the hose to the front brakes

 Op. 3340B10 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H FRONT BRAKES (ONE) - R+R

2. Tighten the connectors or replace the hose to the rear brakes

 Op. 3340B30 HOSE TO L/H OR R/H REAR BRAKES (ONE) - R+R

 

4

 

RIGID PIPE CHECK

 

ALL OK

 

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED

 

ACTION

 

 

Visually check for leaks from rigid underbody pipes.

 

End of diagnosis

 

Leaks from connectors or damage to rigid pipes.

 

Tighten the connectors or replace the rigid pipes.

A brake fluid leak can be seen