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[newenglandmini]

My subframe-mounted brake limiter (proportioning valve) is poor condition.  I am unable to locate the replacement part on the Minispares website.  Is it offered there?

[cal844]

i have posted on your post in the detailing section... both links are there 

[newenglandmini]

Found it.  Thanks again!

[newenglandmini]

Is there a way to determine if my brake limiter is serviceable?  I drained clean brake fluid from it.  When I shake it, something inside rattles.

[grumpy dad]

Hi 

have a look hear 

 

http://www.summitrac...rtioning-valves

 

in the USA cheep as chips

I would use the second one down

[newenglandmini]

Hi 

have a look hear 

 

http://www.summitrac...rtioning-valves

 

in the USA cheep as chips

I would use the second one down

 

1. The valve you noted has single input and output ports.  I have to service two rear wheels.  I assume that I would simply install a "t" fitting on the output pipe.  Is that correct?

 

2. The valve is sized for 1/8" NPT fittings.  Is that what my Mini is equipped with?

[grumpy dad]

Hi

yes that is right 

the racing boys put it the brake line

front to back

were you can get at it from the driver seat

then you can open the valve more 

and get the back to slide on gravel 

buy touching the brake peddle

as you start to go round the corner 

 

the fittings are unf on a mini

but that is not a problem

as you just cut the pipe and put the adjuster in 

you will have to flare the ends of the pipe 

Edited by grumpy dad, 07 January 2014 - 06:49 PM.

[tiger99]

That may be illegal in the UK and you definitely do need to tell your insurance company of modifications to the braking system. Somerford seem to have the correct valve in stock.

[Ethel]

The valve's pressure operated so connecting some form of pressure gauge to an ou put would show if it works. All working bits are nicely tucked away inside so external condition isn't really an indicator.

[grumpy dad]

That may be illegal in the UK and you definitely do need to tell your insurance company of modifications to the braking system. Somerford seem to have the correct valve in stock.

I don't think they are

lots of the road rally boys use them

I used one when i did a disk conversion 

can you tell me more