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Fiat Croma Factory Service Manual (2005-2010)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Brake pedal too soft

Make
Fiat
Model
Croma Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2010
Section
Brakes › Brake pedal too soft
Fault diagnosisBrake pedal too soft

BRAKE PEDAL TOO SOFT

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

1CHECK FOR PRESENCE OF AIRALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check for the presence of air in the systemMove on to Step 2Presence of air in the system

Bleed the air from the system

Op. 0010T65 HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM - BLEED AIR

2BRAKE SERVO CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION

Check that the brake servo is working properly

See Test 3330DA CHECK ON OPERATION OF VACUUM PUMP AND VACUUM CIRCUIT FOR BRAKE SERVO

Move on to Step 3Brake servo not working properly

Replace the brake servo assembly

Op. 3330D02 BRAKE SERVO/BRAKE PUMP ASSEMBLY - R.R.

3FLEXIBLE PIPES CHECKALL OKPROBLEMS ENCOUNTEREDACTION
Check the condition of the flexible pipes.End of diagnosisFlexible pipes swollen or deteriorated.Replace the flexible pipes involved

Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma

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