Handbrake locked
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 147 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2000–2004
- Section
- Handbrake › Handbrake locked
Fault diagnosisHandbrake locked
HANDBRAKE LOCKED
When the handbrake is released, the rear wheels remain locked
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK CONTROL CABLE TRAVEL | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the return travel of the control cables is unhindered | Continue to Step 2 | Control cables do not run freely | Restore correct operation If damaged, replace the affected cables Op. 3380A30 | |
| Control cables do not run freely | Restore correct operation If damaged, replace the affected cables Op. 3380A38 | |||
| 2 | CHECK OPERATING LEVER BUTTON | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the operating lever release button returns freely | Continue to Step 3 | Incorrect adjustment | Remove and release the button; replace the operating lever if necessary Op. 3380A10 | |
| 3 | CHECKING ATTACHMENT OF CABLE TO REAR BRAKE | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the cable is attached correctly to the rear brake caliper | Continue to Step 4 | Cable attached incorrectly | Restore the correct attachment of the cable to the brake caliper | |
| 4 | CHECKING SELF-ADJUSTER | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the handbrake play take-up device is working properly | Continue to Step 5 | Rear brake caliper faulty | Replace the rear brake caliper concerned Op. 3310B36 | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | Fault persists | Search for the fault starting from another symptom' | ||
Parts & tools for this job For 2000 Alfa Romeo 147
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Alfa Romeo 147
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