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Fiat Grande Punto Factory Service Manual (2005-2012)22 · Fault diagnosis
22 · Diagnostics

Poor braking action

Make
Fiat
Model
Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
Year
2005–2012
Section
Brakes › Poor braking action
Fault diagnosisPoor braking action

POOR BRAKING ACTION

As the pressure exerted on the brake pedal increases, there is no noticeable corresponding braking action

Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
First of all, check that the tyres are the correct type, in good condition and correctly inflatedMove on to Step 1

1. Pressure not correct

2. Tyres unsuitable or worn

1. Make sure tyres are inflated to the correct pressure

2. Replace the tyres

1BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Visually check:

- The level of the brake fluid in the reservoir;

- No fluid leaks from the brake pump, the pipes or the system connectors

Move on to Step 2Leaks in the system

Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see

Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES

1BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.2 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.3 JTD;

Visually check:

- The level of the brake fluid in the reservoir;

- No fluid leaks from the brake pump, the pipes or the system connectors

Move on to Step 7Leaks in the system

Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see

Op. 3330E HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM PIPES

2CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Connect the Examiner diagnostic equipment to the diagnostic socket.

Check that there are no faults in the ABS control unit

Move on to Step 3

1. Error detected in the control unit

2. No communication with the control unit

1. Continue following the instructions for the diagnostic equipment

2. Restore:

- Connection between the ABS control unit and the diagnostic connector;

- ABS control unit supply

See E7020 ABS

3ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENTAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Keeping the Examiner diagnostic equipment connected, carry out the active diagnosis of:

- Pump motor;

- Solenoid valves

Move on to Step 4Fault detected in the pump or in a solenoid valve

Replace the electrohydraulic unit - ABS electronic control unit

Op. 3340A12 ABS HYDRAULIC AND ELECTRONIC CONTROL UNIT - R.R.

4CHECK ON TYPE OF PADS AND SURFACEAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check:

- the condition of the pad braking surfaces;

- type of pads

Move on to Step 5

1. Brake surfaces vitrified or with traces of grease, oil or water

2. Front pads damaged or not the recommended type

3. Rear pads damaged or not the recommended type

1. Clean again, check and remove the causes of the fault

2. Replace the front pads

Op. 3310A60 FRONT BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

3. Replace the rear pads

Op. 3310B62 REAR BRAKE PADS - REPLACE

5CHECK DISCSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check the condition of the brake discs

Move on to Step 6

1. Front discs worn or damaged

2. Rear discs worn or damaged

1. Replace the front discs

Op. 3310A48 FRONT BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

2. Replace the rear discs

Op. 3310B48 REAR BRAKE DISC (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R.

6BRAKE CALIPER CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation
Check the condition of the front and rear brake caliper pistonsEnd of diagnosis

1. Front caliper pistons worn or seized

2. Rear caliper pistons worn or seized

1. Replace the front brake calipers

Op. 3310A30 FRONT BRAKE CALIPER (ONE) - R.R

2. Replace the rear brake calipers

Op. 3310B36 REAR BRAKE CALIPER (ONE), LEFT OR RIGHT - R.R

7CHECK THE WEAR OF THE FRICTION SEGMENTSAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.2 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.3 JTD;

Check the wear of the friction segments through the openings in the brake back plate or the drum

Move on to Step 8Friction segments wornBrake shoe replacement
8CHECKS ON THE DRUMAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.2 8v, 1.4 8v, 1.3 JTD;

Proceed with dismantling the drum to check the operation of the cylinder(s) checking the operation of the pistons

Move on to Step 9Incorrect operation of cylinder

Replace the cylinder

Op. 3320B10 REAR DRUM BRAKES - R.R.

9VACUUM PIPE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check that the vacuum pipe is correctly fitted/in good condition

Move on to Step 10

1. Pipe not fitted correctly or bent

2. Pipe damaged

1. Refit correctly

2. Replace vacuum pipe

Op. 3330D26 VACUUM PIPE FOR BRAKE SERVO ASSEMBLY - R.R

10BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly

Move on to Step 11Single-acting valve not working properly

Replace the single-acting valve

Op. 3330D20 SINGLE-ACTING VALVE FOR BRAKE SERVO - R+R

11BRAKE SERVO CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check that the brake servo is working properly

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

Move on to Step 12Brake servo not working properly

Replace brake servo

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

12ENGINE VACUUM CHECKAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Check the vacuum circuit reading

Move on to Step 13Vacuum figure not correct

Replace the brake servo vacuum unit

Op. 3330D30 VACUUM PUMP - R+R

13CHECK ON FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES AND BLEEDINGAll OKProblems encounteredOperation

For the 1.9 JTD;

Visually inspect that there are no bends or constrictions in the brake pipes, bleed the system and check that the fluid comes out evenly from the bleed screws.

End of diagnosisBends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenly

Replace the section of pipe affected by the problem, see

Op. 3340B ABS SYSTEM PIPES

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