164 Brake Problem

[CLACKKENT@xxxxxxx]

My 1991 164 is exhibiting some strange braking behaviour.  Every so often,
when I have been driving the car for some time (when its hot outside too)
the
brake pedal stiffens up.  This can last for a few minutes or longer, then
will go back to normal.  Last night I found that the front passenger and
rear
driver wheels were hotter than the other two (master cylinder problem?).  My
manual suggests this could be caused by problems with the servo one-way
valve
and associated manifold plumbing.  Anyone out there have any ideas?

Tim Clackett
1991 164L (with ABS)

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From: "Oh No! Mr. Bill !!!" 
Date: Thu, 09 May 1996 22:18:40 -0700
Subject: brakes on 164

I had the same problem on my 164B last year, and it was simply a
bad MC. Had it replaced at the dealer in Tampa by the great Chuck
Barrett, now in Boston area, and it was like new. $175 and 2 cups of
coffee and you are cured. As far as I remember from my days selling new
Alfas, the MC is same on all 164 models.


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