Stuck proportioning valve?
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Topic author - I sleep in my van
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Stuck proportioning valve?
A while back I did a brake job up front, put new pads and rotors on, ever since the pedal pretty much goes to the floor. I hate to think I may be trying to make something of something that isn't, but what are the chances I have a stuck proportioning valve? I've bled the system a few times, and it seems to "pump up" a little. I'm wondering if it's gotten stuck because of pushing the pistons on the calipers in with a C-clamp. Anyone ever pull one apart and clean it at all?
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I've not heard of the P-valve sticking. I would think if it is your braking would be the rear would be locking up of not working at all.
I used to to push the pistons back in but have opted to hook up a bleeder hose and let it go in that direction. Much easier. Then I add new fluid to the tank. Kinda like a partial fluid exchange.
Which kind of brake system do you have?
I used to to push the pistons back in but have opted to hook up a bleeder hose and let it go in that direction. Much easier. Then I add new fluid to the tank. Kinda like a partial fluid exchange.
Which kind of brake system do you have?
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1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
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1990 Astro (Z motor) mostly original @ 343,584 miles (552,944.8488960001 Canadian) (03/2008). Bad startup puff. Starting to spray for skeeters. Gone 06/07/08.
1993 Astro with a bad W motor. Parked next to a chicken coop in Talking Rock GA
I'm 'tween Canton and Holly Springs (North NorthWest of Atlanta GA)
I haul bottled water everyday- between 500 and 2500 pounds (226.796185 and 1,133.980925 Canadian) INSIDE the van.