> I lost the tiny valve that sits inside the 4-way connection
> that, I assume,
> keeps the front brakes sound if the rear ones spring a leak.
Nope, not what it does. Look carefully, it's between the MC and all the
brakes.
What it does do, in theory, is hold a small amount of pressure in the brakes
all the time. This in turn keeps the caliper pistons extended so the pads
touch the rotor, even if the rotor wobbles a little due to spindle flex,
bearing play, etc. Otherwise, you get a low brake pedal after hard
cornering.
> No listing, naturally, for a replacement at the usual places.
> Anyone have a
> spare valve lying around?
Happens I do. Write me off-list if you're interested.
> I think the system will work fine without the valve, minus the safety
> feature, correct?
Yup. I deliberately removed the guts of my RPV many years ago (since it
also makes the front brakes drag a bit all the time) and I've never
regretted it. Takes some really spirited driving to cause the low pedal and
then a single pump brings it up where it belongs; so it's not a been problem
for me.
And I'm anticipating that Uncle Jack's improved spindles and spacers will
eliminate the low pedal (but haven't tried it yet).
> For those of you who want the original mild steel,
No thanks. I already lost one car due to rotted steel lines, so this time
around I'm going with the Cunifer lines.
Randall
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