Do I need a proportioning valve?

Do I need a proportioning valve?

A Proportioning valve is required on vehicles that have disc brakes on the front wheels and drum brakes on the rear wheels. Having the rear brakes engage first provides the control and stability needed to stop your vehicle safety. The proportioning valve reduces the pressure to the rear brakes.

How to free a stuck proportioning valve?

Tap the proportioning valve with a tack hammer several times lightly — sometimes this frees up a corroded bore and piston spool inside the valve. Wiggle the brake light warning switch wire on the top of the proportioning valve, making sure it has a tight, clean connection.

How to fix stuck proportioning valve?

Place a flare nut wrench on the rear cap nut to the rear brake line. Instruct your assistant to hold the brake firmly, while you open the cap nut with the wrench. If the brake pedal does not move downward, have your assistant stomp on the brake pedal with medium to hard pressure, and hold it down firmly.

How to change and replace Hyundai Elantra car parts?

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How do you change the thermostat on a Hyundai Elantra?

Below the cover, you will find the thermostat. Pull the thermostat out and then slide in the new thermostat. Replace the cover and tighten down the mounting screws. Unscrew the radiator cap and fill the system with a 50/50 mix of water and radiator fluid.

What to do if your Hyundai Elantra wont start?

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Can you replace the driver’s side mirror on a 2013 Hyundai Elantra?

This video shows you how to replace the driver’s side side mirror on the 2013 Hyundai Elantra. This video can also be used for other model Hyundai Elantra’s because the process is very similar. Just remember to get the right part for the right year, model and trimline. This also works on the passenger side mirror.

How do you repair a Hyundai Elantra master cylinder?

1. Install the master cylinder (B) to the brake booster. 2. Install the master cylinder mounting nuts (A) and washers. 3. Connect the brake lines (A) to the master cylinder. 4. Connect the brake fluid level switch connector (A). 5. Refill the master cylinder reservoir to the MAX line.

How to remove brake fluid from Hyundai Elantra?

1. Remove air cleaner assembly (A). (Refer to EM Gr.) 2. Disconnect the brake fluid level switch connector (A), and remove the reservoir cap (B). 3. Remove the brake fluid from the master cylinder reservoir with a syringe.

How do you get a proportioning valve to work?

Bleed the rear brake line again at the proportioning valve, as you did before if you still have a brake dash light. Bleed the front brake lines on the proportioning valve in the same fashion. This reversal of pressure will eventually break the spool loose inside the proportioning valve, equalizing the pressure between the front and rear brakes.

How do you get a proportioning valve unstuck?

Apply the emergency brake and lift the hood. Unscrew, or unsnap the master cylinder cap and fill the master cylinder with brake fluid to the top limit line. Leave the cap off. Use a floor jack to raise the vehicle at the front end and place two jack stands under the frame near each wheel.