General Hello all! info needed please

[Wolfie]

Hello all, I have just bought my self a Fiorino and as most of you probably already know that the parts are hard to find second hand. I need a brake caliper for the front and was wondering if anyone knew if one from a another fiat would fit?

Ian

 

[T14086]

section mod 'peter pick up' is the man to ask...he should be on this weekend sometime

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Well, a reconditioned one overhere in Holland is about 100 euro's, that's about GBP 80, if I'm not mistaken.
And, no I don't think a caliper from another model will fit.

Have a look at www.hbase.nl go to the mnf year, search for you car, click on" remmen hydrauliek" and "Remtang".
It's all in Dutch, but it gives you a nice overview.

The brand is "HITEC" so find a partshop that carries it, although I'm sure there will be other brands as well.

But remember: brakes are the most important safety feature on any car, so don't mess with them...!!!!!

 

[T14086]

section mod 'peter pick up' is the man to ask...he should be on this weekend sometime

And here he is

 

[Wolfie]

Thanks for that, but i just found one on the bay of E for £24 posted,been looking for 3 days so must have only just been listed so great result just need to find some steel wheels now

Ian

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

Congrats.
Be sure to use DOT 3 brakefluid, and not DOT4.
The Brazilian Fiorino's were designed to use the better flowing DOT 3.
To be sure, look at the fillercap, and use ONLY what's on there.
DOT 4 is no better quality, it's just a different fluid....!!

As for the wheels, I suggest to use 14 inch ones, steel or alloy, 4X98 and an ET (offset) of 35 to 38.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

And while you're there, have a look at the flexible brake hoses, if they are 10 years or older ( they have a date stamped on them) change them for new ones, all 4, even if they look still OK...!!!
All for safety, remember !!!

 

[Wolfie]

As for the wheels, I suggest to use 14 inch ones, steel or alloy, 4X98 and an ET (offset) of 35 to 38.

Can I ask why 14inch? I have 15 inch alloys at the moment making the steering very hard and reverse parking in a tight space is almost impossible . I use the van for courier work and was looking at going back to original size to help on the fuel efficiency, going by the spare it had 13 inch rims 165/70 tyres

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

You already gave the answer, 15 inch alloys demand very low profile tires, making the ride very uncomfortable, and the steering, as you mentioned hard.
14 inch with 185/55R14H tires are a good compromise over the original, small 13 inch wheel/tire combo.
I have them on my '93 Fiorino Pick-Up 1,7 Diesel, without power steering, I can steer the car with two fingers, even at low speed.
I use a bit more pressure in the tires, and have 1,5 inch wheel spacers at the back.
Very important, the alignment should be at minimum toe-out!

 

[jimx19]

Peter - what model Fiat did you get your 14" steel wheels from and do you possibly have a part number? Because tonight I buckled one of my wheels of my Pick-up and although I have one spare original wheel left it got me thinking......

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

I have 14 inch alloys on my car.
In winter I drive the original 13 inch steel wheels with winter tyres.

http://www.alcar.nl/6884_NL.63B9499bbca3e6b27c85a21249b735b637cd7e40?webbid=4&webdid=95&webban=1

You can use the 14 inch steel wheels from the new Doblo, 500 or Punto/Panda.

http://www.alcar.nl/6886_NL.63B9499bbca3e6b27c85a21249b735b637cd7e48?webnam=Fiat&offset8472=7

 

[tony_m]

If you are looking for any spare parts I am breaking mr r reg Fiorino. You can contact me on [email protected]

 

[raymie]

If you are looking for any spare parts I am breaking mr r reg Fiorino. You can contact me on [email protected]

Do you have a steering rack? R.

 

[Peter Pick-Up]

A brandnew rack is about 150 euro's ( ~175 GBP) overhere....!