Dual Proportioning Valve Inspection (Without Abs/TCS Or DSC)

2008 Mazda 6 s Sport, 4D Hatchback, StandardSECTION Dual Proportioning Valve Inspection (Without Abs/TCS Or DSC)
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  1. Connect the SSTs  to the brake pipes as shown in the figure.
  2. Bleed the air from the brake system.
  3. Measure the fluid pressure of the master cylinder and the rear brake.
    • If not within the specification, replace the dual proportioning valve.
      Fig 1: Connecting SST To Brake Pipes
      G04325923Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.

    Dual proportioning valve fluid pressure (without ABS (ABS/TCS) or DSC) 

    Rear brake fluid pressure when front brake fluid pressure at 2,450 kPa {24.98 kgf/cm 2  , 355.3 psi} (A): 2,250 kPa {22.95 kgf/cm 2  , 326.4 psi}-2,650 kPa {27.02 kgf/cm 2  , 384.3 psi} (A') 

    Rear brake fluid pressure when front brake fluid pressure at 5,880 kPa {60 kgf/cm 2  , 853 psi} (B): 3,180 kPa {32.43 kgf/cm 2  , 461.3 psi}-3,780 kPa {38.54 kgf/cm 2  , 548.2 psi} (B') 

    Fig 2: Master Cylinder Brake Fluid Pressure Graph
    G04325924Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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