16 · Diagnostics

G01 Inefficient handbrake

Fault diagnosisG01 Inefficient handbrake

)When the handbrake is operated, the rear wheels are not locked.

(A correctly-operating handbrake, when fully applied, prevents the vehicle from starting off from a standstill. )

Step	Test procedure	Result	Action
1	CHECK HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT Check that the handbrake is adjusted correctly:	OK	Move onto step 2
1		Incorrect adjustment	Re-adjust the handbrake correctly Op. 3380A04 End of diagnosis
2	CHECK CONTROL CABLES Check: that the handbrake cables are attached correctly condition of the cables	OK	Move onto step 3
		Cable attachments loose	Re-attach correctly End of diagnosis
		Cable damaged or broken	Replace the cable Op. 3380A30 End of diagnosis
		Linkage damage or broken	Replace the linkage Op. 3380A38 End of diagnosis
3	CHECK BRAKE CALIPERS Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons	OK	Move onto step 4
3		Pistons worn or seized	Replace the rear brake caliper concerned Op. 3310B34 End of diagnosis
4	CHECK CORRECT OPERATION Check that the fault is no longer present	OK	End of diagnosis
4		Fault persists	Incorrect selection of diagnostic procedure

Parts & tools for this job For 1997 Alfa Romeo 156

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