I called AR and got Csaba. He knew immediately what part I was describing and explained it’s use and interestingly the history of the part which was used on the early models and discontinued after 2-3 years and replaced with a float. He advised me to bypass it and hook up the left front brake using a longer brake line. He said I may be able to get one locally from the Fiat club. He made me feel pretty good and assured me if I couldn’t get the parts he would find one for me. The rear brake line is long enough to attach to the master cylinder. He mentioned this was a hard part to find brand new. He also mentioned to go to this form and read the details which I did.
I did find this part on another vendor’s website. It is used and the vendor states: Condition: USED (8 of 10)
Good used condition. Should be disassembled and cleaned internally before installation.
I met with mechanic and explained what I learned. He said he would not by pass this valve as it was a intricate part on all cars for safety reasons. He was not for buying a used one and cleaning it as this would not guarantee it will work. I have been looking on the net for a new one with no luck. In the interim I got an e-mail from Ramzi telling me he had by passed his but that if I wanted he would search for a new one. Talk about customer service.
I went to see my mechanic...by the way he is a great guy and told him I was postings my issue on this form and would e-mail him the results. Thanks for any and all explanations.
