Proportioning Valve

1994 Hyundai Excel GL, StandardSECTION Proportioning Valve
  1. Install 2 pressure gauges that will measure to at least 2000 psi (140.6 kg/cm2 ) to input and output sides of proportioning valve. See Fig 1 .
  2. Measure both input and output pressure with brakes applied. See Fig 2 . If measured pressures are NOT within specification, replace proportioning valve. See PROPORTIONING VALVE TEST SPECIFICATIONS table. DO NOT disassemble proportioning valve.
Fig 1: Testing Proportioning Valve
G52081Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
PROPORTIONING VALVE TEST SPECIFICATIONS

Application Input Pressure psi (kg/cm2 ) Output Pressure psi (kg/cm2 )
Excel 569 (40) 498 (35)
1138 (80) 640-740 (45-52)
1991 (140) 868-981 (61-69)
Fig 2: Viewing Cut-Away Of Proportioning Valve (Excel)
G91B00034Courtesy of HYUNDAI MOTOR CO.
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