Need a Rear Brake bias valve
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I am retired, so we can easily work something out.
My email should be in the profile.
Terry
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Thanks for the replies, very much appreciated (and this is why I like the Mini/MINI community - lots of good folks!)
I've tried the soak in vinegar and use my noodly arms, a breaker bar and a impact gun. No joy in Dan land... Did notice thought that after I got the thing semi clean, the threads are reasonably munged on the line ports! Can't get any sort of torque on the connections... Yay! Helicoil time!!
@Terry, Would love to meet up with you and hopefully take a look at the valve you have. I work in Milpitas (237 and 880). Let me know when/where is good for you (my email is in my profile - tried emailing you but got a bounce back)
Again, thanks to everybody!
Daniel
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ever done the vinegar soak for bare metal?
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The head I built up for the 1293 was hot tanked by the machine shop twice...I was not happy. A week in molasses/water, it was clean.
Head got skimmed face, hardened exhaust seats, new bronze guides, new valves/duplex springs...
Remember - all grease/oil etc. must be removed first, paint too if overtop of rust.
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If you wish to try a used one, I am pretty sure I have one that "worked when removed."
I replaced the one on our tin wagon Traveller. But it has been off the car for about three years, so I am not sure of the status.
I am in Fremont and I know we met before somewhere.
Terry
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The adjustable version is available:
//www.minimania.com/part/21A1774/Classic-Austin-Mini-Brake-Proportioning-Valve-All-Mk1-Thru-1969
If this is what you need.
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Key thing is for the shuttle valve to be free. (when the ball rolls up the ramp it presses on the shuttle reducing the flow of fluid to the rear)
PHOTO: after molasses/water bath & rinse, the ball is pitted but the shuttle valve (pointing at the ball) is free
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soak it in vinegar if it's rusted stuck closed. For the ball, you can find a new ball bearing plated same size.
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I'm in the long drawn out process of restoring an old Elf, and find myself in need of a rear bias valve (for single line cars). Mine is permanently rusted closed (i.e. no fluid transfer = no rear brakes!)
Apparently, these are no longer available from our hosts or from the many other online classic Mini parts suppliers.
My question...... Would any one have one they are willing to part with (for a reasonable sum)? Or have a suggestion for an aftermarket replacement?
Many thanks in advance! Oh, and I am located in San Jose, California
Cheers! Daniel