Brake force regulator
When you brake hard, the front of your car dips down and the rear rises. If the front and rear brakes were to apply the same amount of force, the rear brakes would lock up before the front brakes, which could cause the back of the car to skid. To prevent this, a brake proportioning valve is incorporated into the braking system. The brake proportioning valve can be mechanical or electronic. A mechanical brake proportioning valve is mainly found in older cars. It is mounted in front of the rear axle. When the rear axle rises, a spring is pulled upwards which restricts the flow of brake fluid to the rear axle, causing more pressure to go to the front axle, making it brake harder.
Electronic brakeforce distribution
An electronic brake proportioning valve or EBD (Electronic Brakeforce Distribution) is connected to your car's onboard computer and measures the pressure on both axles. When you brake hard, the EBD can react quickly to compensate. Because it measures both the front and rear axles, it can react faster and more accurately and its operation is not dependent on the load or lowering of the car. In addition, an electronic brake proportioning valve does not require separate parts in the braking system, but controls the existing brake components.
Replacing the brakeforce regulator
Your brakeforce regulator can fail in several ways. For example, a leak can develop in the component, preventing it from distributing the braking force. In older cars, the brake proportioning valve can also seize up. In both cases, you may not always notice this, because the brake proportioning valve only comes into action during an emergency stop. With a heavily loaded car, you may notice that the rear brakes lock up or that the brakes react less quickly. If there is a leak, you may see a puddle of brake fluid under the car.
Because the brake proportioning valve is an important safety component, you will want to have it repaired as soon as possible. It is best to have the brake proportioning valve replaced with a new one. To do this, you need to open the braking system and then bleed the braking system afterwards, so it is extremely important that you work accurately and know what you are doing. If you are not confident in doing this, you can supply a new brake proportioning valve to your mechanic yourself and save on material costs.
Buying a brakeforce regulator
You can easily buy a new brake force regulator at Winparts. We offer a wide range of parts from high-quality brands. So there is a good chance that we have a suitable part for your car. By entering your registration number, you can easily see which brake proportioning valve fits your car. With our fast delivery, you will be back on the road safely in no time. Still can't figure it out? Then our expert customer service is ready to help you.