How do you adjust a Wilwood proportioning valve?

How do you adjust a Wilwood proportioning valve?

The adjusting knob is marked with an arrow indicating the direction required to decrease line pressure to the calipers. The knob rotated all the way out (counter-clockwise) will provide a maximum pressure reduction of 57%. Rotating the know in (clockwise) will incrementally increase line prressure, up to full pressure.

Which way do you turn a proportioning valve?

You’ll want to have around 60-70% of the braking on the front, so adjust the Valve clockwise to increase rear brake pressure and counterclockwise to reduce rear brake pressure. When the Valve is properly adjusted you should have even braking front and rear with neither one locking up before the other.

How do adjustable proportioning valves work?

Most adjustable brake proportioning valves are very simple devices designed to fit between the master cylinder and the rear brake line. The valve offers a range of adjustment that decreases master-cylinder pressure down to a preset minimum. Most valves reduce the master-cylinder pressure by turning the valve clockwise.

How do you bleed brakes by yourself?

How to Bleed Brake Fluid, One-Person Bleed

1. Safety First. Park your vehicle on a flat, dry surface and install wheel chocks.
2. Remove the old brake fluid.
3. Add new brake fluid.
4. Determine Which Wheel to Bleed.
5. Locate the brake bleeder valve.
6. Connect the vacuum pump.
7. Open the bleeder valve.
8. Close the brake bleeder valve and repeat.

How to adjust proportioning valve?

The proportioning valve in the Prop Block will be used to adjust the rear brake pressure of the vehicle.

Start with the valve in the full increase position by turning the knob all the way out in a clockwise rotation.

Find a safe open area such as parking lot and make several hard stops from 30 M.P.H. observing the function of the rear brakes.

When you have found the proper adjustment for your vehicle try the test again at 50 M.P.H. and make any further adjustments as necessary.

How exactly does a brake proportioning valve work?

The brake proportioning valve is a metering device that equalizes the pressure between the front and rear brakes. The valve stops the flow, or pressure of brake fluid to the rear drum brakes during every heavy braking or emergency stops; otherwise, the rear brakes lock up and skid, receiving too much pressure from the master cylinder.

What is a brake proportion valve?

Brake Proportioning Valves. The proportioning valve is installed on vehicle’s with front disc, rear drum brake systems. They provide balanced braking during sudden, hard braking by restricting fluid pressure to the rear brakes. This helps prevent rear wheel lock up as the vehicle’s weight is shifted toward the front wheels.