2007 FORD FIESTA Workshop Manual

206-00-1 3 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 3
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
I B2: CHECK BRAKE SYSTEM FOR LEAKAGE 1
rn Check the brake master cylinder reservoir
sealing points and external brake and clutch
system for leaks. Refer to the brake master
cylinder component tests in this section.
Does the system leak?
-+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
183: CHECK BRAKE WARNING SWITCH OR WIRING I
I rn Ignition switch in position II. I
Remove the brake master cylinder reservoir
filler cap or switch. Allow the float to rest at its
lowest point.
Does the brake warning indicator illuminate?
-+ Yes
The switch or wiring is OK. TEST the system
for normal operation.
-+ No
REFER to: lnstrument Cluster - Vehicles Built I Up To: 1012005 (41 3-01 Instrument Cluster,
I Diagnosis and Testing).
PINPOINT TEST C : VIBRATION WHEN BRAKES ARE APPLIED
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAl LSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
Cl : ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
Road test the vehicle without applying the
brakes at 40-80 kmlh (25-50 mph).
Is a vibration present?
-+ Yes
REFER to: Noise, Vibration and Harshness
(NVH) (1 00-04 Noise, Vibration and Harsh-
ness, Diagnosis and Testing).
After servicing, TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
GO to C2.
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206-00-1 4 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 4
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
C2: CHECK FOR REAR BRAKE VIBRATION
N0TE:With a manual release parking brake control, hold the parking brake control release button in
the release position during parking brake control application.
Road test the vehicle at 40-80 kmlh (25-50 mph)
with a medium application on the parking brake
control.
Is a vibration present?
-+ Yes
CHECK the rear brake drums or discs for
excessive wear. INSTALL new components
as necessary. REFER to:
Brake Drum (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and
Installation),
Brake Shoes (206-02 Drum Brake, Removal and
Installation),
Brake Pads (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal
and lnstallation),
Brake Disc (206-04 Rear Disc Brake, Removal
and Installation). TEST the system for normal operation.
I C3: CHECK FOR FRONT BRAKE VIBRATION I
Road test the vehicle at 40-80 kmlh (25-50 mph)
with light and medium application of the foot
brake.
Is a vibration present?
+ Yes
CHECK the front brake discs for excessive
wear or cracks. INSTALL new components as
necessary. REFER to: (206-03 Front Disc
Brake)
Brake Pads (Removal and lnstallation),
Brake Caliper (Removal and lnstallation).
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
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206-00-1 5 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 5
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST D : PEDAL GOES DOWN FAST
Dl : ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
rn Road test the vehicle and apply the foot brake.
Was the brake pedal effort normal?
+ Yes
Vehicle OK.
+ No
GO to
D2.
D2: CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL
Check the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid
level.
Is the fluid level acceptable?
+ Yes
GO to D3.
+ NO
CHECK the brake master cylinder reservoir
sealing points for leaks. REFER to the brake
master cylinder component tests in this
section. ADD fluid and BLEED the brake
system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
-
General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures).
TEST the system for normal operation.
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206-00-1 6 Brake System - General Information 206mOO-16
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
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D3: PRESSURIZE THE SYSTEM
D4: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
Pump the foot brake rapidly five times.
Does the brake pedal height build up and then
hold?
+ Yes
CHECK parking brake adjustment and
ADJUST as necessary. REFER to: (206-05
Parking Brake and Actuation)
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Drum Brakes (General Procedures),
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Disc Brakes (General Procedures).
If the condition still exists. BLEED the brake
system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
-
General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to D4.
Check for external brake and clutch system
leaks. REFER to the component tests.
Are any leaks found?
+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to D5.
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206-00-1 7 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 7
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
I D5: PERFORM A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS CONDITION CHECK
Test for a brake master cylinder bypass. REFER
to the component tests.
Was a concern found?
+ Yes
INSTALL a new brake master cylinder.
REFER to: (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation)
Brake Master Cylinder
- RHD (Removal and
Installation),
Brake Master Cylinder
- LHD (Removal and
Installation). ADD fluid and BLEED the brake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
System OK.
( 1 PINPOINT TEST E : PEDAL EASES DOWN SLOWLY
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS 1
I El: CHECK BRAKE PEDAL OPERATION 1
Check if the condition occurs when applying the
brake pedal while the vehicle is moving.
Does the condition occur with the vehicle
stationary?
+ Yes GO to E2.
-, No
REFER to the component tests.
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206-00-18 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 8
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS
E2: CHECK FOR BRAKE SYSTEM LEAKS
Check for external brake system leaks. Refer
to the component tests.
Are any leaks found?
+ Yes
REPAIR as necessary. ADD fluid and BLEED
the brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake
System
- General Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
GO to E3.
E3: PERFORM A BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER BYPASS TEST
Test for a brake master cylinder bypass. Refer
to the component tests.
Was a concern found?
+ Yes
INSTALL a new brake master cylinder.
REFER to: (206-06 Hydraulic Brake Actuation)
Brake Master Cylinder
- RHD (Removal and
Installation),
Brake Master Cylinder
- LHD (Removal and
Installation).
ADD fluid and BLEED the bake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
-+ No
System
OK. TEST the system for normal
operation.
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206-00-1 9 Brake System - General Information 206-00-1 9
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
PINPOINT TEST F : PEDAL IS LOW OR FEELS SPONGY
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESU LTSIACTIONS I I F1: ROAD TEST THE VEHICLE
rn Road test the vehicle and apply the foot brake.
Did the brake pedal feel spongy?
1 Ehicle OK.
I F2: CHECK BRAKE FLUID LEVEL I
rn Check the brake master cylinder reservoir fluid
level.
Is the fluid level OK?
-+ Yes
GO to F3.
-, No
CHECK the brake master cylinder reservoir
sealing points. REFER to the component tests.
ADD fluid and BLEED the brake system.
REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General
Information)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General
Procedures). TEST the system for normal operation.
I F3: CHECK FILLER CAP VENT I
rn Check if the filler cap vent holes are clogged or
dirty.
Was a concern found?
-+ Yes
CLEAN as necessary. TEST the system for
normal operation.
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206-00-20 Brake System - General Information 206=00-20
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
F4: BLEED THE BRAKE SYSTEM
rn Check for air in the brake system. Bleed the
brake system. REFER to: (206-00 Brake System
- General lnformation)
Brake System Bleeding (General Procedures),
Brake System Pressure Bleeding (General Procedures)
.
Is the condition still present?
+ Yes
GO to F5.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
F5: CHECK FRONT WHEEL HUB RETAINING NUT
Check the front wheel hub retaining nut for
looseness.
Is the front wheel hub retaining nut loose?
+ Yes
INSTALL a new front wheel hub retaining nut.
REFER to: Specifications (204-01 Front
Suspension, Specifications).
Do not reuse the
frontwheel hub retaining nut.
TEST the system for normal operation.
+ No
CHECK the parking bake adjustment. REFER
to: (206-05 Parking Brake and Actuation)
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Drum Brakes (General Procedures),
Parking Brake Cable Adjustment
- Vehicles With:
Rear Disc Brakes (General Procedures).
PINPOINT TEST G
: BRAKE LOCK UP DURING LIGHT BRAKE PEDAL FORCE
TEST CONDITIONS
DETAILSIRESULTSIACTIONS
I GI : ROAD TEST-THE VEHICLE I
Road test the vehicle and apply the brake pedal
lightly.
Do the rear brakes lock up?
+ Yes
GO to G2. GO to Pinpoint Test G.
+ No
Vehicle OK.
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