Proportioning Valve Brake Light Switch

These pigtails easily connect to the built in warning light switch of the vehicle s proportioning valve to help detect any loss of pressure.

Proportioning valve brake light switch.

Allstar switch connector for brake system combination valve warning light features a switch connector which is for a brake system with a combination valve warning light. Switch on the brake pedal the switch in the combination valve does not need to be used and it may be removed. The proportioning valve sends more braking pressure to the front and less to the rear. Plug the unused port with a 1 8 27 npt pipe plug not included.

What is neat about it is that it also contains the proportioning valve and brake light switch. For all other applications or if you wish to eliminate the switch on the brake pedal use the switch in the proportioning valve block. Locate the brake line on the valve that leads to the rear brakes as well as the two single lines that lead to the left and right front brake calipers. Adjustable proportioning valves are typically used in an aftermarket brake system where the vehicle owner might need to adjust the braking pressure going to the rear brakes.

In addition to providing brake bias control this proportioning valve also includes a built in brake light switch which means you no longer have to fight under dash wiring and faulty mechanical switches on your brake pedal. It is backed by a 90 day limited factory warranty and sold individually. This dramatically reduces the amount of fittings needed and potential leaks the adjustable proportioning valve regulates rear brake pressure helping to maintain. Vehicles with front disc and rear drum brakes have proportioning valves located on the brake line between the front and rear brakes.

Lever proportioning valves image wilwood lever proportioning valves are also adjustable but use a lever rather than a turn knob to adjust the rear brakes. The switch connector has direct replacement parts for combination valve warning lights. The brake proportioning valve controls the braking pressure between the front disc brakes and rear drum brakes. A metering system within the valve comprised of a small and large valve.

Wiggle the brake light warning switch wire on the top of the proportioning valve making sure it has a tight clean connection. The brake proportioning valve on an automotive vehicle serves a very important function in the braking system. Since your front brakes generate up to 75 of the vehicle s stopping force equal pressure can t be applied to all four wheels at the same time.