Proportioning Valve Brake Light Switch

Lever proportioning valves image wilwood lever proportioning valves are also adjustable but use a lever rather than a turn knob to adjust the rear brakes.

Proportioning valve brake light switch.

For all other applications or if you wish to eliminate the switch on the brake pedal use the switch in the proportioning valve block. Allstar switch connector for brake system combination valve warning light features a switch connector which is for a brake system with a combination valve warning light. Wilwood brake proportioning valves are adjustable between 100 and 1 000 psi with a twist of a knob and can reduce. Plug the unused port with a 1 8 27 npt pipe plug not included.

These pigtails easily connect to the built in warning light switch of the vehicle s proportioning valve to help detect any loss of pressure. In addition to providing brake bias control this proportioning valve also includes a built in brake light switch which means you no longer have to fight under dash wiring and faulty mechanical switches on your brake pedal. The brake proportioning valve controls the braking pressure between the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. Vehicles with front disc and rear drum brakes have proportioning valves located on the brake line between the front and rear brakes.

A metering system within the valve comprised of a small and large valve. This dramatically reduces the amount of fittings needed and potential leaks the adjustable proportioning valve regulates rear brake pressure helping to maintain. What is neat about it is that it also contains the proportioning valve and brake light switch. It is backed by a 90 day limited factory warranty and sold individually.

The brake proportioning valve on an automotive vehicle serves a very important function in the braking system. The switch connector has direct replacement parts for combination valve warning lights. Wiggle the brake light warning switch wire on the top of the proportioning valve making sure it has a tight clean connection. Adjustable proportioning valves are typically used in an aftermarket brake system where the vehicle owner might need to adjust the braking pressure going to the rear brakes.

Since your front brakes generate up to 75 of the vehicle s stopping force equal pressure can t be applied to all four wheels at the same time. They re purpose is to ensure sufficient braking pressure and alerting the driver of problems usually by lighting up the brake light in the vehicles dash. Switch on the brake pedal the switch in the combination valve does not need to be used and it may be removed.