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Re: Check valve

To: SJNNOCK@aol.com
Subject: Re: Check valve
From: "Alan Seigrist Blue 100" <healey.nut@gmail.com>
Date: Mon, 24 Apr 2006 09:27:44 +0800
Norman -

Thanks for that, yes now it makes even more sense.   Seems to me this
would have the added advantage of making sure maximum vacuum is always
applied to the booster.

Best Regards,

Alan

'53 BN1 '64 BJ8

On 4/24/06, SJNNOCK@aol.com <SJNNOCK@aol.com> wrote:
> The check valve in a brake power booster is to retain a vacuum in the
> booster after the engine has stopped , if this valve was not there or is 
>faulty
> and your engine   stopped while driving you would not have power brakes , it 
>is
> required on all vacuum brake boosters as a safty device that you still have
> power brakes for about 4 or 5 applications after your engine has stopped   ...
> Norman Nock




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