On Aug 22, 2:35pm, Paul Thompson wrote:
> Subject: TR3/4 Brake restrictor valves
> I'm just in the process of giving the brakes on my TR4 an overhaul.
> I've refurbished the calipers and fitted new hoses. My next step will
> be fitting new pipes, and seals to the wheel cylinders. I've collected
> all the parts I need together apart from a "restrictor valve"; nobody
> has any in stock and there don't seem to be plans to remanufacure them.
> So my query is has anyone had the same problem and what can be done to
> fix them?
>
> I'm not really sure I could tell if it isn't working properly is there
> any way of telling, what happens when they fail? I have been told that
> some people remove them altogether, is this wise? What effect does it
> have?
<snip about Paul's cars condition>
> Paul.
>-- End of excerpt from Paul Thompson
I'm also interested in any info about the restrictor valve as my brakes
lock up after the car sits for a couple days. I believed it was the hoses
but after cutting one open I did not notice any swelling or restriction in
the hoses.
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