Brake Fluid Equalizer

[cobram at juno.com]

Even when the actuator part doesn't work, or is frozen, the proportioning
valve still seems to do it's job just fine.  It may not adjust the
proportion as intended, but it does still adjust the pressure.  

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Huw Powell <audi at humanspeakers.com> writes:
> 
> > or in most cases doesn't work
> > 
> > 
> > .....let alone how or why it works.
> 
> First, it lets less fluid pressure to the rear wheels to prevent 
> lockup.
> 
> Then, it is supposed to lower pressure to the rear wheels even 
> further 
> as the car noses down in braking.  Works the other way if the rear 
> is 
> lower due to loading.  If it's one of the ones with an external 
> mechanical actuator, at least.  I don't know if they ever used 
> internal  "balance" devices.