On Thu, 4 Dec 2003, Steve Hanberg wrote:
> My understanding is that anytime your master cylinder is lower than your
> wheel cylinders or calipers you need a residual valve to prevent brake fluid
> from draining back into the master cylinder. If the fluid flows back your
> brakes can be slow to respond when you hit the brakes.
Actually they also need to maintain a certian amount of pressure in the
line to make braking instantaneous. That is also why the disc and drum
residual pressure valves are different (10 lb vs 2 lb).
My opinion is don't skimp on your brakes. Do it the way it should be cut
no corners.
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