Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Brake Proportioning/Combination Valve: Service and Repair



Proportioning Valve Replacement (Non-ABS)

Removal Procedure





Caution: Refer to Brake Fluid Irritant Caution (Brake Fluid Irritant Caution).

Notice: Refer to Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice (Brake Fluid Effects on Paint and Electrical Components Notice).

1. Clean the outside of the reservoir and the reservoir cap (4).
2. Remove the reservoir cap.
3. Remove the reservoir diaphragm.
4. Remove the brake fluid with a syringe.




5. Clean the proportioning valve (7) and the brake pipes.
6. Remove the 5 brake pipes from the proportioning valve.
7. Remove the 2 bolts (5, 6).
8. Remove the proportioning valve.



Installation Procedure






Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice).

1. Install the proportioning valve (7) and the 2 bolts (5, 6) to the cowl.

Tighten the bolts to 5.4 N.m (47.79 lb in).

2. Install the brake pipes to the proportioning valve.
3. Tighten the flare nuts (1, 2, 3, 4, 8)

Tighten the flare nuts to 15.2 N.m (11.2 lb ft).

4. Bleed the hydraulic brake system. Refer to Hydraulic Brake System Bleeding (Service and Repair).