Test results

1

COMPONENT CONCERNED

REACTION/TRANSMISSION MECHANISM CONNECTION ROD BREAKAGE CHECK

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

FAULT DETECTED

OPERATION

REACTION/TRANSMISSION MECHANISM CONNECTION THREADED ROD

Check the breakage of the reaction/transmission mechanism connection threaded rod

Go to Step 2

Breakage of threaded rod

Replace the handbrake lever assembly

 Op. 3380A10 HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

2

COMPONENT CONCERNED

CHECK DAMAGE TO THE THREAD OF THE REACTION/TRANSMISSION MECHANISM CONNECTION ROD

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

FAULT DETECTED

OPERATION

REACTION/TRANSMISSION MECHANISM CONNECTION THREADED ROD

Check for presence of damage to the thread of the reaction/transmission mechanism connection rod

Go to Step 3

Damage to the thread of the reaction/transmission mechanism connection rod

Replace the handbrake lever assembly

 Op. 3380A10 HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

3

COMPONENT CONCERNED

HANDBRAKE LEVER EXCESSIVE ADJUSTMENT CHECK

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

FAULT DETECTED

OPERATION

HANDBRAKE LEVER

Check for presence of an excessive handbrake lever adjustment

Go to Step 4

Excessive handbrake lever adjustment

Loosen the system and carry out the adjustment until the desired performance is obtained.

Carry out some test manoeuvres to settle the system and check its correct operation

4

COMPONENT CONCERNED

HANDBRAKE LEVER ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM CHECK

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

FAULT DETECTED

OPERATION

HANDBRAKE LEVER ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM

Check for presence of a breakage of the handbrake lever engagement mechanism, probably caused by wrong adjustment manoeuvres and/or high loads

Go to Step 5

Presence of a breakage of the handbrake lever engagement mechanism

Replace the handbrake lever assembly

 Op. 3380A10 HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R

5

COMPONENT CONCERNED

ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM OPERATION SYSTEM CHECK

OK (NO FAULTS DETECTED)

FAULT DETECTED

OPERATION

ENGAGEMENT MECHANISM OPERATION SYSTEM

Check for presence of a breakage/deformation of the lever engagement mechanism operation system (button, rod, return spring), probably caused by high loads or impact on the button

End of diagnosis

Presence of breakage/deformation of the lever engagement mechanism operation system

Replace the handbrake lever assembly

 Op. 3380A10 HANDBRAKE LEVER - R+R