On Alfa Romeos of the 105/115 family (Giulia saloon, GT Bertone coupés, Spider), two pedal box layouts followed one another: first floor-hinged standing pedals, then hanging pedals. Many brake, clutch and interior trim parts depend on which one is fitted. Identifying the layout on your car avoids most ordering mistakes.
Two layouts
- Standing pedals: the pedals pivot at floor level. The brake and clutch master cylinders sit under the body, while the fluid reservoirs stay in the engine bay.
- Hanging pedals: the pedals hang from a bracket mounted under the dashboard. The brake master cylinder and servo are mounted on the bulkhead, on the engine bay side.
The changeover took place around 1970, at dates that vary by model and version.
Which car has which pedals
| Model | Standing pedals | Hanging pedals |
|---|---|---|
| Spider | Series 1 (Duetto, 1750 Spider Veloce, 1300 Junior) | From Series 2 (coda tronca) onwards |
| GT Bertone | Sprint GT, GT Veloce, early GT Junior, 1750 GTV Series 1 | 1750 GTV Series 2, 2000 GTV, late GT Junior |
| Giulia saloon | Early versions | Later versions, depending on year |
This table shows the general trend. Changeover dates are not the same for every version, and cars may have been modified. Always check on the car itself.
How to tell on your car
- In the cabin: look at the base of the pedals. If the pedal arms come up out of the floor, the car has standing pedals; if they come down from under the dashboard, it has hanging pedals.
- In the engine bay: a brake master cylinder with servo mounted on the bulkhead, on the driver's side, means hanging pedals. If you only find the reservoirs, the master cylinders are under the floor.
- Under the car: with standing pedals, the master cylinders are visible under the body, below the driving position.
On right-hand drive cars the layout is mirrored and some parts are different.
What it means for parts
The pedal layout determines a whole set of parts that are not interchangeable between versions:
- brake and clutch master cylinders, and their repair kits;
- brake servo, its bracket and fittings;
- rigid brake pipes, which follow a different route, and reservoir feed hoses;
- pedals, pivot shafts, bushes, springs and pedal rubbers;
- accelerator pedal and linkage;
- carpets, mats and sound insulation, which are cut differently around the pedals.
Parts under the floor near the master cylinders may also differ depending on the bodyshell. For the exhaust system and silencers, check that the part number matches the year and version of your car.
Where to find the parts
Pedal box and hydraulic parts are listed by model:
- Pedal boxes: Giulia / Berlina, GT Bertone, Spider;
- Brake hydraulics: Giulia / Berlina, GT Bertone, Spider;
- Carpets and trim: GT Bertone floor trim.
In the product listings, the mention "standing pedals" or "hanging pedals" takes precedence over the year given. If in doubt, send us a photo of the pedals and the bulkhead together with the chassis number.
Modified cars
Some standing-pedal cars have been converted to hanging pedals, for example to fit a more modern servo or a dual-circuit braking system. The reverse also happens on restorations aiming for original specification. In these cases, what counts for ordering is the configuration actually fitted, not the paperwork. A conversion involves the bulkhead, pedal box, hydraulics and trim: it should be planned as a project in its own right.
The Ma Petite Italienne workshop
In Nazelles-Négron (Indre-et-Loire, France), our workshop handles diagnosis, servicing and restoration of Giulias, GT Bertones and Spiders, including complete rebuilds of brake and clutch hydraulics. We work with customers from all over France and abroad. For a quote or to book your car in, contact us.