Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

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Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

April 20, 2006, 07:23:44 PM

If the name seems made up, tell me so I can fire my mechanic. He tells me he is looking for a used one because Ford discontinued manufacturing them.

Can anyone help?!

Newschoolr

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #1 – April 20, 2006, 09:01:58 PM

No that name is correct. It is the little brass thing that is mounted on your drivers side strut tower, under the master cylinder. Where are you, I have one here. I would only ask $20+shipping.

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #2 – April 20, 2006, 09:46:58 PM

Not b/s. Such a thing does exist. Of course we cannot tell it your proportioning valve is broken or not. What lead you to take it to the mechanic for replacement? A broken prop. valve would cause very poor breaking performance.

$20, is probably a good deal as I doubt they are avaliable new anymore from FORD.

BPV for 88 Cougar LS

Reply #3 – April 20, 2006, 11:47:15 PM

...I took my cougar out of storage and the brake light was on. I decided to have my mechanic give it the once over, and that is what was discovered.

Like I mentioned to 1Wild Bird, I'd love to invest some money into this low mileage, well kept roadster, but I am worried about not finding parts if things required to be replaced....case in point, me looking for a BPV!

Who is a reliable source for parts for 88 Cougars?

Newschoolr

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #4 – April 21, 2006, 01:36:11 AM

brake pressure switch is probly bad it is located on the prop valve and is a seperate replacable part.

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #5 – April 21, 2006, 02:24:48 AM

Quote from: newschoolr

Who is a reliable source for parts for 88 Cougars?

Check out these guys :D

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #6 – April 21, 2006, 09:39:27 AM

junk yards, mustangs, and the web is where you will find parts.

and that wierd site tbirdscott mentioned, though i wouldn't trust those guys, they like stupid cars and are all creepy and stuff.

Re: part source

Reply #7 – April 21, 2006, 01:02:27 PM

..novel idea! :-) I was thinking more along the lines of a Ford-specific shop/dealer, but I will give this recommended site a try.

Thanks.

Newschoolr

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #8 – April 21, 2006, 01:23:31 PM

alot of parts are used on several cars, http://www.coolcats.net has a listing of shared parts so some other resto parts dealers may carry them.

1wldbrd

Reply #9 – April 21, 2006, 02:13:48 PM

I tried e-mailing you, but could not get through.

Could you get in touch with me.

Thanks

Newschoolr
(movingmasterpiece@hotmail.com)

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #10 – April 21, 2006, 03:56:14 PM

if you brake warning light is on try replacing it first( screws into the top middle port in the prop valve).

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #11 – April 22, 2006, 08:01:57 AM

I know that most parts stores won't sell that part because of the liablity involed. Your best bet would be a salvage yard. Good luck. Another thing to check is if you are low on brake fluid that brake light will come on beacuse there is a differcne in pressure between the front and rear.

Need Part- "brake proportionating valve"?

Reply #12 – April 25, 2006, 09:42:21 PM

I need a porportioning valve too. Mine is leaking from the front bolt/nut, not sure whats going on with it nut i keep losing fluid out of the MC for the rear brakes due to the leak