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1993 Mercury Villager Repair Question


Topics covered: Wheel, Brake fluid, Brake line.
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Asked on November 17, 2012

Mercury Villager Wheel Problem

What is the name of the box the brake lines are hooked to in the back there are 4 lines going into it
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Replied on November 19, 2012

Height-sensing proportioning valve. It controls brake fluid pressure to the rear wheels to prevent easy rear-wheel lockup. Trucks and minivans use these variable valves because there can be such a huge difference in front-to-rear weight distribution from various loading conditions that one size would not fit all like they do in cars.

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