22 · Diagnostics

Handbrake not efficient

Make: Fiat
Model: 500 Factory Service Manual
Year: 2007–2024
Section: Handbrake › Handbrake not efficient

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Fault diagnosisHandbrake not efficient

HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT

1.2 8v, 1.3 Multijet

When the handbrake is operated the rear wheels are not locked. (A handbrake that is working properly should, when fully engaged, prevent the "take off" of the vehicle from stationary)

1	CHECK THAT THE HANDBRAKE IS CORRECTLY ADJUSTED	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Test results
	Check that the handbrake cable is correctly adjusted and check the clearance between the shoes and the drum (by measuring the difference between the diameter of the drum and the diameter of the brake measured at the centred shoe centre line).	Move on to Step 2	1. Drum / shoe clearance correct. 2. Drum / shoe clearance too large.	1. Proceed with the adjustment of the handbrake 2. Carry out the adjustment manually.
2	CONTROL CABLES CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check: that the handbrake control cables are correctly fastened; the condition of the cables.	Move on to Step 3	1. Cable fastening slack. 2. Cables damaged or broken. 3. Rod damaged or broken.	1. Restore correct fastenings. 2. Replace the cables involved Op. 3380A30 HANDBRAKE CABLE - R+R 3. Replace the rods involved.
3	HANDBRAKE SHOE CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the handbrake shoes.	Move on to Step 4	Handbrake shoes worn.	Replace the handbrake shoes.
4	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present.	End of diagnosis	The fault persists.	Contact technical service for further information on the problem.

1.4 16v

When the handbrake is operated the rear wheels are not locked. (A handbrake that is working properly should, when fully engaged, prevent the "take off" of the vehicle from stationary)

1	HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
		Test results
	Check that the handbrake is correctly adjusted	Move on to Step 2	Adjustment incorrect	Restore the correct handbrake adjustment Op. 3380A04 HANDBRAKE - ADJUST TRAVEL
2	CONTROL CABLES CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check: - that the handbrake control cables are correctly fastened; - the condition of the actual cables.	Move on to Step 3	1. Cable fastening slack. 2. Cables damaged or broken. 3. Rod damaged or broken	1. Restore correct fastenings 2. Replace the cables involved Op. 3380A30 3. Replace the rods involved
3	BRAKE CALIPER CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons	Move on to Step 4	Pistons worn or seized	Replace the rear brake caliper involved Op. 3310B36
4	CORRECT OPERATION CHECK	All OK	Problems encountered	Operation
	Check that the fault is no longer present	End of diagnosis	Fault persists	Search for the problem starting from another symbol

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