Poor braking action
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- Section
- Brakes › Poor 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 | ||||
| 0 | PRELIMINARY CHECKS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| First of all, check that the tyres are the correct type, in good condition and correctly inflated | Move 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 | |
| 1 | BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 2 | Leaks in the system | Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see | |
| 1 | BRAKE FLUID LEAK CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 7 | Leaks in the system | Tighten the connectors or replace the damaged parts, see Op. 3330E HYDRAULIC BRAKE SYSTEM PIPES | |
| 2 | CHECK USING DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | |
| 3 | ACTIVE DIAGNOSIS WITH DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 4 | Fault 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. | |
| 4 | CHECK ON TYPE OF PADS AND SURFACE | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | |
| 5 | CHECK DISCS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | |
| 6 | BRAKE CALIPER CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
| Check the condition of the front and rear brake caliper pistons | End 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 | |
| 7 | CHECK THE WEAR OF THE FRICTION SEGMENTS | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 8 | Friction segments worn | Brake shoe replacement | |
| 8 | CHECKS ON THE DRUM | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 9 | Incorrect operation of cylinder | Replace the cylinder Op. 3320B10 REAR DRUM BRAKES - R.R. | |
| 9 | VACUUM PIPE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 | |
| 10 | BRAKE SERVO SINGLE-ACTING VALVE CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
For the 1.9 JTD; Check that the brake servo single-acting valve is working properly | Move on to Step 11 | Single-acting valve not working properly | Replace the single-acting valve | |
| 11 | BRAKE SERVO CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 12 | Brake servo not working properly | Replace brake servo | |
| 12 | ENGINE VACUUM CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
For the 1.9 JTD; Check the vacuum circuit reading | Move on to Step 13 | Vacuum figure not correct | Replace the brake servo vacuum unit | |
| 13 | CHECK ON FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES AND BLEEDING | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
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 diagnosis | Bends or constrictions present, the fluid does not come out evenly | Replace the section of pipe affected by the problem, see | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- PARTBrake padsSearch: Fiat Grande Punto 2005 brake pads
- TOOLBrake bleeder kitSearch: one man brake bleeder kit
- FLUIDBrake fluidSearch: brake fluid
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