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WTD- Sierra auto bias valve
tegwin - 9/3/08 at 11:17 PM

Does anyone have a spare Sierra brake bias valve thingie?...

The inertia auto adjuster for the rear brakes?... I seem to have thrown mine away in a "garage tidying session" and I have a feeling im going to need it

Can anyone help?


bigrich - 9/3/08 at 11:53 PM

pretty sure i have one in the garage if you need it
yours for a beer voucher +postage

U2U you address and i will post it to you

Rich


indykid - 10/3/08 at 08:40 AM

what makes you think you're gonna need it?
what brake setup are you running?

tom

[Edited on 10/3/08 by indykid]


tegwin - 10/3/08 at 09:52 AM

Im running standard sierra master cylinder with sierra disks front and rear....

I have a feeling it will be easier getting through the SVA brake test with it fitted....

Dont you agree?


Howlor - 10/3/08 at 10:26 AM

Yes you will need it to reduce rear braking. Although it may be worth just finding a bias valve to stick in the rear line. That way you can finely adjust to suit. I think you would have to hide the adjuster though or take the knob off for SVA as bias should be fixed.

Steve


Kev99 - 10/3/08 at 11:14 AM

Hi

A few paople (me included) have used the rear brake compensator from a Fiat Uno. It's located under in front of the passenger side rear wheel by the suspension trailing arm.

You can use it to make an adjustable compensator/bias valve. Had to cut top of the bolt and add some resin / glue at sva after resetting it there so the rears didnt lock up first

brake bias
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britishtrident - 10/3/08 at 12:22 PM

Sierra valve won't do anything durring a roller test it needs actual deceleration to work.

Fiat (Strada/Ritmo or Uno) or Lada Riva valve is a better bet. Very cheap from brakes int.