Handbrake not efficient
- Make
- Fiat
- Model
- Grande Punto Factory Service Manual
- Year
- 2005–2012
- 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)
| Results of the tests | ||||
| 1 | HANDBRAKE ADJUSTMENT CHECK | All OK | Problems encountered | Operation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Check that the handbrake is correctly adjusted | Move on to Step 2 | Adjustment incorrect | Restore the correct handbrake adjustment | |
| 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 HANDBRAKE CABLE - R+R 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 | |
| 4 | CHECK ON CORRECT OPERATION | 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 | |
Parts & tools for this job For 2005 Fiat Grande Punto
- TOOLTorque wrenchSearch: 3/8 inch torque wrench
- TOOLSocket setSearch: socket set metric
- BOOKHaynes manualSearch: Haynes manual Fiat Grande Punto
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