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Alfa Romeo 156 Factory Service Manual (1997-2002)16 · Fault diagnosis
16 · Diagnostics

F12 Brake pedal stiff

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
156 Factory Service Manual
Year
1997–2002
Section
Brakes › F12 Brake pedal stiff
Fault diagnosisF12 Brake pedal stiff

F12 Brake pedal stiff

When the brake pedal is pressed, stiffness is felt during the pedal travel.

StepTest procedureResultAction
1CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket

  • Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit.
OK

Move onto step 2

An error is detected in the control unit
  • Continue according to the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

End of diagnosis

Not OK

Restore:

  • the connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector
  • the supply for the ABS control unit (Wiring diagram E7020 ABS ).

End of diagnosis

2ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT

Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of:

  • pump motor;
  • solenoids
OK

Move onto step 3

Fault detected in the pump or a solenoid
  • Replace electrohydraulic unit-electronic control unitOp. 3340A12

End of diagnosis

3CHECKING BRAKE SERVO CHECK VALVE

Check that there are no leaks through the brake servo check valve

OK

Move onto step 4

Check valve defective
  • Clean the check valve if it is clogged or dirty, or replace

End of diagnosis

4BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CHECK

Check the condition of the vacuum pipe and connectors and bands

OK

Move onto step 5

Fixings or components faulty.
  • Renew the fixings or replace the faulty components

End of diagnosis

Pipe damaged
  • Replace the vacuum pipe

End of diagnosis

4BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CHECK

Check the condition of the brake servo vacuum valveSee Test 3330DA Efficiency test of air pump and vacuum circuit for servo brake

Check the condition of the vacuum pipe and connectors and bands

OK

Move onto step 5

Brake servo vacuum pump faulty

End of diagnosis

Pipe damaged
  • Repair fastenings or replace the vacuum pipe

End of diagnosis

5CHECK BRAKE SERVO

Check that brake servo is working properly:

OK

Move onto step 6

Brake servo not working properly

End of diagnosis

6CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS

Check the condition of the brake caliper pistons

OK

Move onto step 7

Front caliper pistons worn or seized

End of diagnosis

Rear caliper pistons worn or seized

End of diagnosis

7CHECKING CORRECT OPERATION

Check that the fault is no longer present

OK

End of diagnosis

Fault persists

Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

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