16 · Diagnostics

F10 Excessive brake pedal stroke

Fault diagnosisF10 Excessive brake pedal stroke

When the brake pedal is pressed, the travel is longer than the normal operating travel

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
0	PRELIMINARY CHECKS First check whether the fault is accompanied by a weak braking action	OK	Move onto step 1
0		There is also a weak braking action	Move onto step (see F01)
1	AIR PRESENCE CHECK Check whether there is air in the system	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Presence of air in the system	Bleed the system Op. 3330A14 End of diagnosis
2	CHECK SELF-ADJUSTER Check that the handbrake self-adjuster is working	OK	Move onto step 3
2		Rear brake caliper faulty	Replace the rear brake caliper concerned Op. 3310B36 End of diagnosis
3	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	End of diagnosis
3		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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