the 1st to smile will be banned from thread... https://www.classicdriver.com/en/car/lamborghini/jalpa/1985/316401
Looks to be a beautiful example. Seeing what 308s are selling for, I would think that with Jalpas being made at a fraction of 308 production, the price is justified.
If true, that is super low mileage. No pics of front trunk or engine compartment, but seems clean and correct (except for radio).
Anyone know how to remedy this issue so as not to happen???? Thanx R also source for parts or interchangeable parts #'s
Do you have an early Jalpa with the (2) Benditalia/Bonaldi brake boosters, one behind each headlight? To my knowledge, the later Jalpa's with the single brake booster never had a lock-up issue, only the early cars. Those boosters are from an 60's era Alfa Romeo and I had mine rebuilt by a shop in California. Home Page You can still purchase the boosters new, but the problem is that the Jalpa uses a metric size brake pipe fitting, whereas some of the boosters utilize a different thread size (see attached photo) Alfa Romeo, Fiat and Lancia Brake Boosters and Hoses Mike Image Unavailable, Please Login
thanx mike!! its a 84' brakes are just very "hard" ..would replacing master cylinder help??? read the stock cylinder sucks
Check your vacuum lines for leaks first. More than likely Mike is correct & you have bad boosters. Replacing the stock master won't solve the problem.
As EarlyCat says, it is more than likely the boosters. One way you'll know for sure, is crack open one of the bleed nipples on a caliper that is locking up and the brakes should immediately release. The problem is usually the small spring loaded piston behind the 5-pointed air valve diaphram on the bottom of the booster. It won't realease the pressure and so the brakes think someone is still pressing the pedal. Once you take the boosters out of the car and start disassembling them, you'll probably find the diaphrams have failed and brake fluid is getting into the air chamber. Just take a look at what mine looked like! Mike Image Unavailable, Please Login
Here is a good exploded diagram of the booster. The parts in question on my car were #10 & #11. The seal had failed and was allowing the poston to jam. I decided to send both mine to that place in California. They resleaved it, rebuilt the entire booster with new diaphrams, seals, springs, clips, etc. After I reinstalled them, never had a problem again. Mike Image Unavailable, Please Login
Its called Power Brake Exchange. They have 2 places in California. I can't remember which one I mailed my units too... The link is up in my Post #635. For some reason it is just showing as "Home Page", but click on it and it will take you to their website. Mike
K&N air filters for Jalpa, make any difference??? anyone know part # or is there another co. that works better with a 84' Jalpa thanx!!
Vacuum hose was disconnected from engine for whatever reason (connected it) & we BLED the brake fluid (audi dot4) (brake fluid was dark) Brakes now feel good
Yep, for some reason people do that. If not there, they'll also disconnect the vacuum reservoir tank too. Mike
K&N air filters for Jalpa, make any difference??? anyone know part # or is there another co. that works better with a 84' Jalpa thanx!!
This thread has the K&N part number. https://www.ferrarichat.com/forum/lamborghinichat-com-sponsored-cats-exotics/89966-lamborghini-jalpa-v8-tech-thread.html
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