proportional valve: how important to have working one?

[Erik Gerrits]

I didn't change the rubber lines, so that might be an
idea.  I took a good look at them and they seemed fine
(a visual check really doesn't matter though).  I took
the calipers apart to make sure that the piston was
able to move freely and the sliders and greased.  I
think that my next step will be to bypass the ABS or
disconect the electronics.  I removed the fuse on the
ABS and that didn't change anything, so I am leaning
towards bypassing the ABS pump.

Thanks for the help,

Erik Gerrits

--- "Doyt W. Echelberger" <Doyt at buckeye-express.com>
wrote:
> If the fronts are locking up, the ABS isn't working,
> so you might benefit
> from eliminating it from the system.   You could try
> disconnecting the
> electrical of the ABS (under rear seat) and see if
> that changes
> anything.  My ABS wasn't working properly due to
> corroded CV joint/sensor
> malfunction, so I disconnected it and my brakes are
> pretty good without it.
>
> Doyt Echelberger
> 87 5ktq
>
>
>  >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>
> At 09:36 PM 3/2/2002 -0800, you wrote:
> >I am with you in thinking that something may still
> be
> >wrong.  I have bled the brakes numerous times to
> make
> >sure that I have fluid.  Now with the proportioning
> >valve removed and a rebuilt MC the rears are
> slightly
> >engaging but the fronts lock up.  It has made
> today's
> >driving really fun, 6 inches of new snow.  Every
> time
> >I used the brakes the fronts were locking up.  The
> ABS
> >will not turn on and that is the only thing left
> that
> >I can think of as to what the problem is with my
> >brakes.  The fuse is fine.  If anyone has any idea
> let
> >me know.
> >
> >Thanks,
> >Erik Gerrits
>


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