Brake fluid leaks
- Make
- Alfa Romeo
- Model
- GT Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2003–2010
- Section
- Consumption /leaks/ wear › Brake fluid leaks
Fault diagnosisBrake fluid leaks
BRAKE FLUID LEAKS
A brake fluid leak is seen.
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check whether the fault is accompanied by decreased braking efficiency Visually inspect the brake fluid level in the reservoir Op. Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY | Continue to Step 1 | Decreased braking efficiency | Continue according to the instructions in See table | |
| Level too low | Restore the correct level Op. Op. 0010T64 BRAKE AND OR CLUTCH FLUID CHECK LEVEL AND TOP UP AS NECESSARY and carry out a road test. If the defect persists, Continue to Step 1 | |||
| 1 | RESERVOIR LEAKAGE TEST | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually check that there are no leaks from the reservoir and the pipes | Continue to Step 2 | Leaks from the reservoir | Replace the reservoir Op. | |
| 2 | PUMP LEAKAGE TEST | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually check that there are no leaks of fluid from the brake pump and connectors | Continue to Step 3 | Leaks from the connectors in the area of the pump/ABS control unit | Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts | |
| Leaks from the pump | Replace the brake servo assembly Op. | |||
| 3 | CHECK HOSES | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the hoses | Continue to Step 4 | Leaks from the connectors or flexible pipe to front brakes deteriorated | Tighten the connectors or replace the pipe Op. 3340B10 | |
| Leaks from the connectors or flexible pipe to rear brakes deteriorated | Tighten the connectors or replace the pipe Op. 3340B30 | |||
| 4 | RIGID PIPES CHECK | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Visually inspect that there are no leaks from the underbody rigid pipes | Continue to Step 5 | Leaks from the connectors or rigid pipes damaged | Tighten the connectors or replace the rigid pipes | |
| 5 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | All OK | Problems met | Operation |
| Check that the fault is no longer present | End of diagnosis | |||
Parts & tools for this job For 2003 Alfa Romeo GT
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
- TOOLBrake line flaring toolSearch: brake line flaring tool
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