Continental V8-4.6L DOHC VIN V (1998)
Brake Proportioning/Combination Valve: Description and Operation
DESCRIPTION
The brake pressure control valve:
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regulates the hydraulic pressure in the rear brake system.
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is located in the engine compartment, below the battery tray.
OPERATION
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When the brake pedal is applied, the full rear brake fluid pressure passes through the brake pressure control valve to the rear brake system until the
valve's split point is reached.
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Above its split point, the brake pressure control valve begins to reduce the hydraulic pressure to the rear brakes.
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The reduced pressure creates a balanced braking condition between the front and rear wheels to minimize rear wheel lockup during hard braking.
