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Old 16th January 2010, 11:05 AM
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Hi Guys,

I'm using my donor's master cylinder, it has 2 outlets, and used to feed to an ABS controller. As I'm not using ABS, and my rear discs are actually bigger tha my fronts (for now) what i want to do is just use one port, and fit a knob type brake balance valve to reduce pressure to the rears. So how do I blank off the other port securely?

BTW, I'm aware the balance vale is a fail on IVA but I'm building this car purely for the track so it's not a problem.
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Old 16th January 2010, 11:34 AM
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Why not use one outlet to feed the front brakes unrestricted and the second outlet to the rears via an adjustable restrictor valve.

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If it's going to pass the IVA, you need a split system so use both ports.

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If it's going to pass the IVA, you need a split system so use both ports.

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He did say its purely a track car TT.

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Use a brake bleed nipple?

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I like it, simple but effective.

The only other thing I had thought of was putting a hydraulic stop light switch in there.

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He did say its purely a track car TT.

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ahhh....


would still be a good idea to go split anyway!

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