Re: '82 urq: Uneven Brake Pad Wear (right to left)

["Ian J Haseltine" <jim_haseltine@email.msn.com>]

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From: John Karasaki <johkar@teleport.com>

>2) The device under the master cylinder, that has the brake lines going to
>it, is weeping fluid very, very slightly.  What is this device for?
>Proportioning valve?
Yeah, also known as a bias valve. Mine was leaking when I bought the Urq,
about a teaspoonsfull (5ml) when standing overnight in my garage. Replaced
it ASAP, dead easy job, then bled the system with a pressure bleeder.

Jim Haseltine
88 Ur quattro