Proportioning valve on 1985 Ford Bronco

[Doug]

I have a 1985 Ford Bronco and have virtually no rear brakes. So far I have rebuilt both rear brakes (shoes, springs, hardware, wheel cylinders). I previously replaced the master cylinder and the booster. It seems the only thing left is the proportioning valve.

My question is this: Is there a way to repair the valve or does it need to be replaced? My dealer wants over $300 for the part and I don’t want to lay out that kind of money if I don’t have to. I know I could check salvage yards for one but that is a crap shoot.

Any advice?

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[college man]

I don’t believe the valve is re buildable.
check that the brakes are adjusted correctly.

[Kosta]

I’m guessing you already did this but since you rebuilt all those parts. I’m hoping you bleed the brake system. I’m pretty sure the proportion valve has to be replaced because it can not be rebuild. Also check the metering valve while your at it just incase something went wrong with that.

[college man]

here are some links for prices.

http://www.carolinaclassictrucks.com/Ford-Proportion-valve.html

http://motors.shop.ebay.com/i.html?rt=nc&Model=Bronco&_nkw=ford%20bronco%20brake%20proportioning%20valve&_dmpt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&_fln=1&_mad=1&_ssov=1&_trksid=p4506.c0.m282

http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/c-1193-boosters-master-cylinders.html

[Doug]

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[Travis]

Make sure you have your rear brake adjusters adjusted correctly. And definitely make sure you have bled the system

[EricTheCarGuy]

[quote=”bdazsvt03″ post=46771]Make sure you have your rear brake adjusters adjusted correctly. And definitely make sure you have bled the system[/quote]

I was on the same path myself. If you don’t have the brakes adjusted correctly you won’t have any brake pedal feel at all. In fact the rear brake adjustment is the most important contributor to good brake pedal feel. Make sure you’re adjusted correctly before you go to a not too common failure like a proportioning valve.

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