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85Vertible

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What is this thing on my wifes 93LX. What does it do?

 

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it looks like a brake proportioning valve to set the bias on the brakes to favor the front or rear

 

BlownFiveLiter

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I agree on the proportioning valve statement, but what's it doing on the passenger side of the engine compartment?

 

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don't matter where it is installed does it...it would still do the same job I would think

 

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that's where it's supposed to go. it's a brake prop. valve like said above

 

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Prop. valve used to adjust f/r brake bias

 

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StangGT1995 said:

I agree on the proportioning valve statement, but what's it doing on the passenger side of the engine compartment?

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It's an aftermarket component. It's not OEM. Typically when the brakes of a Fox mustang are modified, one is installed in this location to adjust pressure to the rear brakes.


Has this car had it's brakes modified? Sn95 upgrade? 5-lug? Or stock rear drums?

 

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Thanks for all the comments... Yes the brakes have been upgraded by the previous owner.

 

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Mustang5L5 said:

It's an aftermarket component. It's not OEM. Typically when the brakes of a Fox mustang are modified, one is installed in this location to adjust pressure to the rear brakes.

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Interesting. Anytime I've seen an aftermarket proportioning valve installed, it was installed near the master cylinder. Good to know for future reference!

 

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StangGT1995 said:

Interesting. Anytime I've seen an aftermarket proportioning valve installed, it was installed near the master cylinder. Good to know for future reference!

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Mine has a rear disk conversion and my adjustable valve is in the same exact spot.

That is where baer kits and SS brake corp say to install it..

 

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I've seen plenty of them there also. It seems like a good place since theres a coupling there. Easy to swap out.

 

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That's where I put mine.