21 Suspension parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava, in 5 part types, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each one has a brand, a manufacturer part number and notes that say where it fits.
On the 1981 Fiat Brava, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links. Most of the listed parts are Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate (11 parts), Alignment Shim (7 parts) and Alignment Caster / Camber Bushing (1 part). The other 2 part types cover the remaining 2 parts.
The 1981 Fiat Brava came with a single engine, the 2.0L L4, and every part is verified against it.
9 brands supply suspension parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava, led by MOOG (6 parts), MEVOTECH (5 parts) and SKP (3 parts), plus 6 more brands. Quality grades include Daily Driver and Economy.
A "Popular" badge means the source catalog flagged the part as frequently chosen for the 1981 Fiat Brava. 5 parts have it, including MOOG K9757 (Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate) and MOOG K100190 (Alignment Shim). Each part number opens a page with every vehicle that part fits.
Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate
Daily Driver
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG Popular | K9757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Cam Bolt | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | K90473 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | KitCam Bolt | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 45K18035 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldKit | View on Amazon |
| ACDELCO | 45K18048 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | GoldKit | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MK9757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeKit | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS90002 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeKit | View on Amazon |
Economy
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SKP Popular | SK90473 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| DORMAN | 533123 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | GK9757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Original GradeKit | View on Amazon |
| QUICK STEER | K9757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SK9757 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Kit | View on Amazon |
This table covers the cam bolts and plates used to set camber at the knuckle. Typical signs include warpage, cracks, or a plate that no longer locates the assembly. Confirm which plate the notes describe — backing plates, clutch plates and strike plates are different parts.
11 Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate parts are listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava, from MEVOTECH, MOOG, ACDELCO and 3 other brands. MOOG K9757 carries the "Popular" badge.
The Daily Driver section lists 6 options from MOOG, ACDELCO and MEVOTECH — grouped for everyday commuting duty. MOOG K9757 is listed in this group.
In the Economy grade, SKP, DORMAN, MEVOTECH and 1 other brand supply 5 parts: the catalog's value-priced group. A representative part number is SKP SK90473.
Alignment Caster / Camber Bushing
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DELPHI | TAL10113 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Front12mm Bolt | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Alignment Caster / Camber bushings. Typical signs include a clunk over bumps, or a torn or walked-out bushing you can see. Press the new bushing square. A cocked bushing will tear in a few thousand miles.
This group shows a single part: DELPHI TAL10113.
Alignment Shim
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOOG Popular | K100190 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear1.60 (mm) / 0.0625 (in) Thickness | View on Amazon |
| MOOG Popular | K100191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.125 (in) / 3.00 (mm) Thickness | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS40070 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeDuo-Fit Shims | View on Amazon |
| MEVOTECH | MS40072 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | SupremeDuo-Fit Shims | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | K100188 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.40 (mm) / 1/64 (in) Thickness | View on Amazon |
| MOOG | K100189 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.80 (mm) / 0.03125 (in) Thickness | View on Amazon |
| SKP | SK100191 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Rear0.125 (in) / 3.00 (mm) Thickness | View on Amazon |
This table covers the Alignment shims.
7 Alignment Shim parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava come from 3 brands — MOOG, MEVOTECH and SKP. The "Popular" part is MOOG K100190.
Part numbers include MOOG K100190, MOOG K100191 and MEVOTECH MS40070, among others listed above.
Control Arm
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SUSPENSIA | X14CJ1488 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Complete Arm with Ball Joint | View on Amazon |
This table covers the control arms that locate each hub relative to the chassis. Typical signs include clunks over bumps, a wander on the highway, or inner-edge tire wear. Get an alignment after any control-arm work, and inspect the ball joint and bushings that came with the arm.
One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava — SUSPENSIA X14CJ1488.
Shock / Strut
| Brand | Part Number | Markets | Notes | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KYB | 343142 | 🇺🇸 US 🇨🇦 CA | Excel-G | View on Amazon |
This table covers the shocks and struts that damp wheel motion. Typical signs include a nose that keeps bouncing, cupped tires, or fluid weeping down the body. Replace shocks or struts in axle pairs and renew the mounts if they are torn or collapsed.
One part is listed for the 1981 Fiat Brava — KYB 343142.
Buying Suspension Parts for a 1981 Fiat Brava
On this vehicle, the suspension system controls ride, tire contact and alignment through shocks, struts, control arms, bushings and links.
- Confirm you have the 2.0L L4 engine — every part on this page is matched to it.
- Read the notes on each row for position, trim and spec qualifiers before you order.
- Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
- Cross-reference the manufacturer part number against your old part or a service-manual listing.
Start with the largest groups on this page: Alignment Bolt / Camber Plate and Alignment Shim .
Frequently Asked Questions
How many suspension parts fit the 1981 Fiat Brava?
Our catalog currently lists 21 suspension parts for the 1981 Fiat Brava across 5 subcategories and 9 brands, covering the 2.0L L4 engine. Each part is matched to the engine(s) it fits.
What are the signs of suspension problems on a 1981 Fiat Brava?
Common symptoms include clunks over speed bumps, wandering steering, cupped tire wear, or a nose that keeps bouncing after a dip. If you notice any of these, identify the affected subcategory above and cross-reference the part numbers listed.
What should I replace at the same time?
Where labor overlaps, replace shocks and struts in axle pairs, renew the sway-bar links with the struts, and get an alignment after any control-arm or tie-rod work.
What do the market flags (US, CA, MX) on each part mean?
They show the market for which the manufacturer published application data for that part — where the vehicle was first sold, not where the part was made. If your 1981 Fiat Brava was originally sold in the US, the safest choice is a part marked for the US market.
How do I make sure a part fits my 1981 Fiat Brava?
Every part on this page is matched to the 2.0L L4 engine. Then worn bushings often mimic bad shocks — inspect before buying, and remember loaded vs unloaded strut assemblies differ in labor by hours. The notes column carries position and trim qualifiers where they apply.
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