FIAT 124 POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FOR SALE

Code: vaz453
(2 customer reviews)

Product Overview & Specifications

  • For Fiat 124 Brake Booster: Italian vintage classic
  • European Car of the Year 1967: Prestigious award heritage
  • All Body Variants Supported: Berlina/Coupe/Spider/Familiare
  • Pininfarina Spider Expertise: 1968-1985 17-year US run
  • All Lampredi Engines: 1.2L-2.0L OHC
  • Lampredi Heritage: Ex-Ferrari V12 designer
  • Lada VAZ-2101 Cross-Reference: 19+ million Soviet production
  • Excellent Lada Parts Source: Active community
  • Premier 118NE Cross-Reference: Indian license
  • SEAT 124 Cross-Reference: Spanish license
  • Tofas Murat 124 Cross-Reference: Turkish license
  • Most Internationally-Licensed Fiat:
  • Diaphragm Integrity Verified:
  • No Vacuum Leaks Tested:
  • Mounting Surfaces Inspected:
  • Master Cylinder Mating Verified:
  • Check Valve Function Tested:
  • Authentic Italian Origin:
  • Italian Vintage Fiat Specialist:
  • Donor Vehicle Disclosed:
  • Free Shipping All 50 States:
  • 15 Day Warranty: Defects covered

$149.00

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Description

Fiat 124 Power Brake Booster for Sale, Italian Vintage Classic Braking Component

Direct fit Fiat 124 Italian compact 1966-1985. US market 1968-1974 sedan/coupe/wagon, Spider continued through 1985 (Pininfarina-built 1981-1985 era). EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR 1967. Highly influential design with massive international license production.

Body variants: Berlina (sedan), Coupe, Spider (Pininfarina convertible), Familiare (wagon). Engines: 1.2L-2.0L OHC Lampredi-designed (famous Ferrari V12 designer’s Fiat work).

Brake booster = vacuum-assisted brake servo. Standard automotive component on many 124 variants. Cross-reference international license production: LADA VAZ-2101 (Soviet, 19+ MILLION produced 1970-1988, excellent parts source), Premier 118NE (Indian), SEAT 124 (Spanish), Tofas Murat 124 (Turkish). Inspected for diaphragm, vacuum leaks, mounting.

Fiat 124 Vehicle Context

Production: 1966-1985 Italian (Spider through 1985)

US market: 1968-1974 most variants, Spider through 1985

Award: EUROPEAN CAR OF THE YEAR 1967

Designer (Spider): Pininfarina (Italian coachbuilder)

Influence: Most internationally-licensed Fiat ever

Body Variants and Engines

Body Variants

Vehicle Compatibility

Vehicle Variants and Cross-Reference:

Fiat 124 Berlina 1968-1974 USSedan, most common
Fiat 124 Coupe 1968-1974 USSporty coupe
Fiat 124 Spider 1968-1985 USPininfarina convertible, 17 years
Fiat 124 Familiare 1968-1974 USWagon
Pininfarina Spider 2000 / Azzurra 1981-1985Late Pininfarina-built
Lada VAZ-2101 (Soviet) – Excellent Cross-ReferenceMassive 19+ million production
Premier 118NE (Indian)Indian license cross-reference
SEAT 124 (Spanish)Spanish license cross-reference
Tofas Murat 124 (Turkish)Turkish license cross-reference
1.2L Lampredi OHCOriginal base
1.4L/1.6L/1.8L Lampredi OHCMid-range
2.0L Lampredi OHCSpider 2000 top power
NOT Compatible: Modern Fiat 124 Spider 2016-2020Different vehicle entirely
NOT Compatible: Other Vintage Fiats128, 131 different

Condition and Inspection

Diaphragm integrity verified no tears, proper sealing

No vacuum leaks pressure tested

Mounting surfaces intact firewall studs

Master cylinder mating surface output flange

Brake pedal linkage connection push rod

Check valve function vacuum retention

Vacuum hose fitting inlet connection

Variant/donor verified

Donor vehicle disclosed Brand, variant, year, mileage

Cleaned externally

Packaged with mounting stud protection

For Fiat 124 brake booster (Italian vintage classic)

European Car of the Year 1967 heritage

All body variants supported (Berlina/Coupe/Spider/Familiare)

Pininfarina Spider 1981-1985 expertise

All Lampredi OHC engine variants

Lampredi engine heritage (Ferrari V12 designer)

LADA VAZ-2101 cross-reference (19+ million Soviet production)

Excellent Lada parts source access

Premier 118NE cross-reference (Indian)

SEAT 124 cross-reference (Spanish)

Tofas Murat 124 cross-reference (Turkish)

Diaphragm integrity verified

Vacuum leak tested

Mounting surfaces inspected

Master cylinder mating verified

Check valve function tested

Italian vintage Fiat specialist

Donor vehicle disclosed

Free shipping all 50 states

15 day replacement warranty

No core charge

Additional information

part-type

Vacuum-assisted brake servo (booster)

vehicle-application

Classic Fiat 124 Italian compact

production-era

1966-1985 Italian (Spider through 1985)

us-market

1968-1974 sedan/coupe/wagon, Spider 1968-1985

award

European Car of the Year 1967

body-variants

Berlina, Coupe, Familiare, Spider

engines

1.2L, 1.4L, 1.6L, 1.8L, 2.0L OHC Lampredi

spider-designer

Pininfarina

engine-designer

Aurelio Lampredi (ex-Ferrari V12)

approximate-weight

5 to 10 lbs

installation-difficulty

2-3 hours, brake bleeding required, Moderate

service-life

Many decades, replacement for age

donor-disclosed

Brand, engine, mileage, Variant, Year

price

$149.00

2 reviews for FIAT 124 POWER BRAKE BOOSTER FOR SALE

  1. Bonaventure Constantinescu-Stoianescu

    Replaced brake booster on my 1972 Fiat 124 Berlina (4-door sedan, 1.4L Lampredi OHC engine, US-market). Vaz immediately educated me on the cross-reference options and sourced from a 1985 Lada VAZ-2101 donor (Soviet license production, mechanically identical to my Fiat 124 brake system). Diaphragm integrity perfect, no vacuum leaks, check valve functioning. Took 19 days for sourcing through European parts dealer. Installed at my vintage Italian specialist with proper brake bleeding. Brake pedal e

  2. Wenceslaa Wojtkiewicz-Mickiewicz

    Bought brake booster for my 1976 Fiat 124 Spider (Pininfarina convertible, 1.8L Lampredi OHC, US-market). Vaz emphasized the Lampredi engine heritage (Ferrari V12 designer’s Fiat work) and the Pininfarina design context. Sourced from a 1980 Pininfarina Azzurra donor (late Pininfarina-built Spider era 1981-1985, but my 1976 donor matched US-spec brake configuration). One star off because the Pininfarina-era donor needed master cylinder mating verification – my 1976 used slightly different master

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did the Fiat 124 have power brake boosters as standard?

Brake boosters were common but not universal on Fiat 124. Boosters were typically standard on higher-trim variants and most US-market 124s (US safety expectations were higher than some European markets). Variants included: 124 Berlina (most had booster), 124 Coupe (typically had booster), 124 Spider (typically had booster, especially US-market), 124 Familiare (most had booster). Some basic European variants had non-boosted brakes (smaller engines, lighter vehicles, lower-trim economy versions). Verify your specific 124 variant configuration before ordering.

Will a Lada VAZ-2101 brake booster fit my Fiat 124?

YES, very likely. The Lada VAZ-2101 (also called Zhiguli, exported as Lada 1200/1300/1500) was direct Fiat 124 license production in Soviet Union/Russia by AvtoVAZ starting 1970. Lada VAZ-2101 is mechanically very similar to original Fiat 124 (sharing platform, engines, suspension, brakes). Brake boosters cross-reference directly. The Lada was produced in MASSIVE numbers – approximately 19+ million units 1970-1988, one of highest-production cars in history. This makes Lada VAZ-2101 EXCELLENT parts source today, especially due to active restoration community in former Soviet states. Cross-reference parts often available at lower cost than direct Italian Fiat 124 donors.

How was the Fiat 124 so internationally influential?

The Fiat 124 became one of the most internationally-licensed cars in automotive history. Reasons: (1) European Car of the Year 1967 – prestigious award validation. (2) Modern design with FWD layout influence (though 124 was RWD), independent suspension, disc brakes. (3) Right-sized vehicle for many international markets. (4) Fiat had strong international licensing strategy. License production: Soviet Lada VAZ-2101 (19+ million units, longest-running), Premier 118NE India, SEAT 124 Spain, Tofas Murat 124 Turkey, Murat in Egypt, various other markets. Total worldwide production of Fiat 124-based vehicles is in tens of millions, possibly highest of any single car design in history.

What's special about Lampredi engines in Fiat 124?

Aurelio Lampredi (1917-1989) was famous Italian automotive engineer who designed the OHC engines used throughout Fiat 124 production. His significance: (1) Earlier designed famous Ferrari V12 Grand Prix and sports car engines at Ferrari. (2) Joined Fiat 1955, designed many Fiat engines including the 124 family OHC inline-4s. (3) The Fiat 124 OHC engines (1.2L through 2.0L) were praised for smooth operation, good fuel economy, performance potential. (4) Engines continued in production for decades through Lada production. (5) Same engine family appeared in Fiat 125, Fiat 131, Fiat 132, with various refinements. The Lampredi engine in your Fiat 124 has Ferrari racing pedigree heritage.

How does a vacuum brake booster work?

Operation: (1) Engine running creates vacuum in intake manifold during operation. (2) Vacuum hose connects intake manifold to brake booster. (3) Booster stores vacuum in internal diaphragm chamber when not braking. (4) When driver presses brake pedal, valve opens allowing atmospheric pressure to enter one side of diaphragm while other side maintains vacuum. (5) Pressure differential pushes diaphragm, multiplying driver’s pedal force. (6) Multiplied force transfers to master cylinder push rod, creating brake hydraulic pressure. (7) Check valve prevents vacuum loss when engine off (allows some braking with engine off but not as effective). Without booster, drivers would need much higher pedal effort – boosters typically multiply effort 2-4x.

How do I install a brake booster?

Moderate work: (1) Remove brake fluid reservoir cover, suction out fluid from master cylinder. (2) Disconnect brake lines from master cylinder (catch fluid). (3) Disconnect master cylinder from booster (mounting bolts). (4) Remove master cylinder. (5) Disconnect vacuum hose from booster. (6) From inside cabin, disconnect brake pedal push rod (clip or pin). (7) Remove booster mounting bolts (typically 4 studs to firewall). (8) Remove old booster from engine bay. (9) Install new booster, tighten mounting bolts to spec. (10) Reconnect brake pedal push rod. (11) Install master cylinder with new gasket if applicable. (12) Reconnect brake lines. (13) Reconnect vacuum hose. (14) BLEED ENTIRE BRAKE SYSTEM. (15) Test brake operation before driving. 2-3 hours typical. Brake bleeding ALWAYS required.

How does international sourcing work for Fiat 124 parts?

Multiple sources available: (1) Italian vintage Fiat specialists (direct OEM origin). (2) LADA VAZ-2101 donors from former Soviet states (excellent cross-reference, massive production volume keeps parts available, lower cost). (3) Premier 118NE donors from India. (4) SEAT 124 donors from Spain. (5) Tofas Murat 124 donors from Turkey. The Lada cross-reference is particularly valuable due to massive production and active restoration community. Sourcing 14-30 business days typical including international transit and customs.

How does shipping work?

Free shipping to all 50 US states. Brake booster weighs 5-10 lbs in padded box with vacuum port protection. UPS or FedEx Ground for US transit (3-7 days). International sourcing transit 7-14 days plus customs. Total 14-30 business days. Bubble wrap, ports and mounting studs protected to prevent damage.

Product Warranty

15 Day Replacement Warranty

Covered:

  • Defects at delivery (diaphragm tears not disclosed, severe vacuum leaks, broken check valve)

Not Covered:

  • Damage from improper installation
  • Damage from incorrect brake bleeding
  • Normal age-related wear on 50+ year-old parts
  • Labor costs. brake bleeding required after installation. brake system safety-critical

Contact (240) 301-0095 within 15 days.

Trust Badges

  • For Fiat 124 Brake Booster: Italian vintage classic
  • European Car of the Year 1967: Prestigious award heritage
  • All Body Variants Supported: Berlina/Coupe/Spider/Familiare
  • Pininfarina Spider Expertise: 1968-1985 17-year US run
  • All Lampredi Engines: 1.2L-2.0L OHC
  • Lampredi Heritage: Ex-Ferrari V12 designer
  • Lada VAZ-2101 Cross-Reference: 19+ million Soviet production
  • Excellent Lada Parts Source: Active community
  • Premier 118NE Cross-Reference: Indian license
  • SEAT 124 Cross-Reference: Spanish license
  • Tofas Murat 124 Cross-Reference: Turkish license
  • 15 Day Warranty: Defects covered