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Rear brake bias valve
stevec - 18/1/06 at 10:01 PM

On a Indy is the inertia brake bias valve that is fitted to the Sierra (the round type thats sits a bit uphill) needed? I have 9 inch rear drums fitted. Opinions based on SVA issues would be helpful.
Cheers.
Steve.


mookaloid - 18/1/06 at 10:04 PM

I don't think you will need it. I only needed one on my disc braked Indy after I fitted racing pads on the rear.

Snoopy will probably confirm this, But I passed SVA without one.

Cheers

Mark


JAG - 19/1/06 at 09:34 AM

You shouldn't need a valve at all.

But if you do need a valve the 'G-valve' off the Sierra is totally unsuitable for a Seven.

Do a search - you'll find plenty of advice.


britishtrident - 19/1/06 at 10:51 AM

Agree re G valve --- but you want to be 100% sure for SVA you can use one of the valves off a Mondeo master cylinder --- really simple to fit but be aware they have different threads on inlet and outlet.

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bob - 19/1/06 at 11:13 AM

I used a fiat bias/type part,i didnt need it in the end and had the valve set fully open to achieve enough rear brake with a disc set up.

Plenty of indy's have gone through SVA without the adjuster.