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Fiat 500 Factory Service Manual (2007-2024)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Brake pedal too soft

Make
Fiat
Model
500 Factory Service Manual
Year
2007–2024
Section
Brakes › Brake pedal too soft
Fault diagnosisBrake pedal too soft

BRAKE PEDAL TOO SOFT

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet, 1.4 16v

When the brake pedal is pressed, there is flexibility as far as the end of travel position with a consequent reduction in the braking action

Test results
1CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF AIRAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check for the presence of air in the systemMove on to Step 2Presence of air in the systemBleed the air from the system
2BRAKE SERVO CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

Check that the brake servo is working properly

See Test 3330DA

Move on to Step 3Brake servo not working properly

Replace the brake servo assembly

Op. 3330D02

3FLEXIBLE PIPES CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the flexible pipesEnd of diagnosisFlexible pipes swollen or deterioratedReplace the flexible pipes involved

Parts & tools for this job For 2007 Fiat 500

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