Handbrake not efficient
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Croma Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2010
- Section
- Handbrake › Handbrake not efficient
Fault diagnosisHandbrake not efficient
HANDBRAKE NOT EFFICIENT
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 | CONTROL CABLES CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Check:
| Move on to Step 2 | 1. Cable fastening slack. | 1. Restore correct fastenings | |
| 2. Cables damaged or broken. | 2. Replace the cables involved | |||
| 3. Rod damaged or broken. | 3. Replace the rods involved | |||
| 2 | REAR BRAKE CALIPER CHECK | ALL OK | PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED | ACTION |
| Check the condition of the rear brake caliper pistons | End of diagnosis | Pistons worn or seized. | Replace the rear brake caliper involved |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Croma
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Croma
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