Brake pedal oscillation
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Braking system › Brake pedal oscillation
Fault diagnosisBrake pedal oscillation
BRAKE PEDAL OSCILLATION
During braking the vehicle vibrates and the pedal surges
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | CHECK ON SURGING | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
With the vehicle moving, press the brake pedal gently. With the vehicle moving and the brake pedal released, operate the handbrake partly | Continue to Step 2 | Surging is only present on the brake pedal | If necessary, grind or replace the front discs Op. | |
| The surging is perceived on both the brake pedal and the handbrake lever. | If necessary, grind or replace the rear discs Op. | |||
| 2 | CHECK WHETHER SURGING PERSISTS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| With the brake discs reground or replaced, carry out the tests described in the previous step again | Continue to Step 3 | The vibration persists only on the brake pedal | Replace the front hubs Op. | |
| The vibration persists on both the brake pedal and the handbrake lever | Replace the rear hubs Op. Op. 4450D10 HUB OF ONE REAR WHEEL, L/H OR R/H - R+R WITH WHEEL REMOVED | |||
| 3 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
Test the vehicle before delivery to the customer, checking that the fault is no longer present The test is essential, as the braking system involves a safety feature of the car | End of diagnosis | |||
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