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Baer technician "Dutch" Miller has installed the new master cylinder along with a new rear proportioning valve (lower right). The adjustable prop valve reduces line pressure to the rear Sport disc brake system by turning the dial. Later on at the test track, we would make a series of adjustments to this valve to delay lock-up of the rear brakes. Please note that due to weight balance, suspension and tire type, all cars will find a different ideal bias between the front and rear brakes.
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Baer technician "Dutch" Miller has installed the new master cylinder along with a new rear proportioning valve (lower right). The adjustable prop valve reduces line pressure to the rear Sport disc brake system by turning the dial. Later on at the test track, we would make a series of adjustments to this valve to delay lock-up of the rear brakes. Please note that due to weight balance, suspension and tire type, all cars will find a different ideal bias between the front and rear brakes.  View Related Article

 

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