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DamonsCarrera |
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Newbie ![]() Group: Members Posts: 36 Joined: 2-September 12 From: Chicago IL Member No.: 14,886 Region Association: Upper MidWest ![]() |
The brake pedal on my 914-6 is very spongy, even after repeated bleeding with a pressure bleeder. I isolated the problem to the brake-proportioning valve or pressure regulator. I cannot seem to get the brakes properly bled with this valve in the system.
I've read other posts by some here and it seems this valve is a source of some debate . Is there some trick to bleeding the brakes with it? Do I need to bleed the brakes the old-fashioned way, have someone push on the brake pedal? |
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ChrisFoley |
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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,990 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
There is nothing about the pressure regulator which could complicate bleeding the brake system.
If you can feel and hear the spring begin moving inside the regulator when you depress the brake pedal past a certain point then it may need adjustment to improve overall braking performance. The adjusting screw may be more or less permanently locked in position though. If you can get it to turn freely, I suggest removing it and replacing with a standard allen head bolt after carefully measuring its adjustment depth. Then screw the new bolt in up to a quarter inch deeper and see if the pedal feels better. |
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I am Tangerine Racing ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() ![]() Group: Members Posts: 7,990 Joined: 29-January 03 From: Bolton, CT Member No.: 209 Region Association: None ![]() ![]() |
There is nothing about the pressure regulator which could complicate bleeding the brake system. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) |
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