Hi Bob
Don't forget the basic principle of any physics law, "excluding outside
forces", I would say that a one way valve, (the residual pressure valve)
could be seen as an "outside force"
Graham.
----- Original Message -----
From: Bob Sykes <stan.part@worldnet.att.net>
To: <triumphs@autox.team.net>
Sent: Wednesday, June 14, 2000 3:06 AM
Subject: Re: Brake binding problem
>
> The relative position of this valve wrt the other components in the
> brake system is of no importance. They all "see" the same pressure.
>
> "Pressure exerted on an enclosed liquid is transmitted equally to every
> part of the liquid and to the walls of the container." (Pascal's
> principle)
>
> I suppose one could argue that LBC and "enclosed liquid" are mutually
> exclusive concepts, but that's another topic.
>
> randallyoung@earthlink.net wrote:
> >
> > Richard:
> >
> > You are right about the 'residual pressure' valve, it's stated purpose
> > is to keep the pads from being pushed too far from the rotors. Not all
> > cars have it.
> >
> > However, it comes after the brake light switch in the hydraulic path, so
> > the fact he found the brake lights were staying on implies the problem
> > is closer to the MC.
> >
> > Randall
> >
> > RTriplett@bjservices.com wrote:
> > >
> > > Roger, there is a valve assembly consisting of a spring and piston on
the
> > > front disc brakes. I think it is designed to hold a little pressure
while
> > > stopped, or maybe to equalize the front and rear brakes. What happens
is
> > > the valve doesn't release and the front brakes stick. Anyway, just
remove
> > > the spring and that will fix the sticking problem.
> [...]
>
> --
> LBC'ing U,
> Bob (& Spitfires)
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>
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