F12 Brake pedal stiff
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- 156 Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 1997–2002
- Section
- Brakes › F12 Brake pedal stiff
F12 Brake pedal stiff
When the brake pedal is pressed, stiffness is felt during the pedal travel.
| Step | Test procedure | Result | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | CHECK WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT Connect the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) to the diagnostic socket
| OK | |
| An error is detected in the control unit |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Not OK | Restore:
End of diagnosis | ||
| 2 | ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT Using the diagnostic equipment (Examiner or other instruments) carry out the active diagnosis of:
| OK | |
| Fault detected in the pump or a solenoid |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 3 | CHECKING BRAKE SERVO CHECK VALVE Check that there are no leaks through the brake servo check valve | OK | |
| Check valve defective |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | BRAKE SERVO VACUUM CHECK Check the condition of the vacuum pipe and connectors and bands | OK | |
| Fixings or components faulty. |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Pipe damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 4 | BRAKE 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 | |
| Brake servo vacuum pump faulty |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Pipe damaged |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 5 | CHECK BRAKE SERVO Check that brake servo is working properly: | OK | |
| Brake servo not working properly |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 6 | CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS Check the condition of the brake caliper pistons | OK | |
| Front caliper pistons worn or seized |
End of diagnosis | ||
| Rear caliper pistons worn or seized |
End of diagnosis | ||
| 7 | CHECKING 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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