Brakes overheat
SHOE SLIPPAGE ON THE DRUMS
Possible Cause Operation
Insufficient clearance between shoes and drums Self-adjusting device locked
Shoe return spring weak or damaged Replace
Pump pistons or cylinders locked Check the unit
Drums and shoes worn or scored Overhaul
Locked brakes
BRAKES BLOCKED
Possible Cause Operation
Shoe return springs stretched Replace
Rubber gaskets swollen or seized Check the system, replace all the rubber parts and the fluid,
bleed air from the system: use the recommended oil
Rusty plungers Replace
Incorrect position of brake pedal stop Adjust
Brake pedal elastic response
BRAKE PEDAL FLEXIBLE MOVEMENT
Possible Cause
Operation
Air in the system Bleed the system
Hoses that swell under pressure due to wear Replace or bleed the system
Air leak in the pump due to poor tightness of rubber rings Replace the rings
Brake pedal too soft
BRAKE PEDAL SINKS TOO MUCH
Possible Cause
Operation
Tank cap breather hole blocked causes vacuum in the pump
for air to pass through the gasket
Clean the tank cap and bleed the system
Fluid leak from fittings, cylinders and hoses Check and replace damaged components
Suspensions and steering
Noisy suspension
FRONT SUSPENSION NOISE
Possible Cause
Operation
Wheel axle bearings worn or with excessive clearance Replace
No grease in the wheel hub chamber Remove, grease or replace the bearings
Inefficient or leaking shock absorbers Replace
Worn ball joints Replace
Worn steering box Replace
REAR SUSPENSION NOISE
Possible Cause
Operation
Wheel axle bearings worn or with excessive clearance Replace
No grease in the wheel hub chamber Remove, grease or replace the bearings
PORTER 1.3 16V Troubleshooting
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