Resurrecting an old thread to ask for further info....
My car is a late model 1995 Tipo Mk2 1.4ieS... I am doing a gradual refurb of the brakes and am now casually looking on ebay for remnant-type front brake hoses and pads (possibly discs). However it is often not clear even when using the compatibility lists and lookup features on the ad / auction pages, exactly which parts will fit my car.
Essentially as I understand it the front brakes (and other stuff) were upgraded by Fiat when they went to the Mk2, so logically this would apply to some or all of the calipers, pads, discs and hydraulics / hoses. And yet many aftermarket parts claim to fit e.g. the 1.4 from 1988 - 1995, with the Mk2 coming in around 1993.
As far as brake hoses go, there seem to be 2 lengths supplied by most manufacturers... 1 at approx 380mm (older cars I THINK) and one at 410mm (probably newer, common with Bravas/Bravos etc).
The same thing goes for brake shoes, even if you go on the Mintex site. There is no obvious distinction between Mk1 cars and Mk2 cars, just several options that all claim to fit.
So my question is... does anyone have a clear summary and understanding about the differences in brake components for the lower end Tipos )1.4, 1.6, 1.7D).
I can measure my brake hoses but pad compatibility is guesswork.
Thanks for any feedback.
J
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