[twoliterlover]

Joe (BMW?): Two matters -- did you put in new brake fluid? And did you use Castrol or some American stuff that ruined the seals? Second, what is the system -- Ate or the old Girling. If the latter, then the Kit from Lucas Girling is #1974/xx (most of subsequent number immaterial since only a couple basic parts - a rear rubber cut off cup to block return when pressed, a small spring, and large front seal -- and a bellows for exterior are basic and fit universally). If the kit you have was one of those, then you have put in a couple too many parts (as it sounds like from you description of problem). Look at it again realistically and leave out a rear plastic piece. But if you used the wrong brake fluid I suspect you will have to rebuild most of system. And finally, a 1970 has to be European Version. In 1969 they came out with first of Spica units in US to pass emissions. And they did not sell Alfa again in US until 1971 with an upgraded Spica system. Your engine has carburetors, you say, so I suspect it is imported with European specs. Must be nice car. I hope you get your brakes to work so you can finally drive a real car (and forget that BMW stuff). Jay.