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which brake fluid valves are found on today’s vehicles
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There are several valves involved in the proper functioning of a vehicle's braking system. The main valve. known as the master cylinder valve. supplies brake fluid and is located in the brake master cylinder. It controls the flow of fluid to the brake line. Another important valve is the proportional valve which regulates pressure between the front and rear brakes for optimal performance. In drum brake systems. a residual pressure valve maintains pressure in the lines to prevent air from entering. The gauge valve is positioned in the front disc line and ensures that rear brakes are applied prior to front brakes. Solenoid valves are utilized in ABS systems to electronically control brake pressure at each wheel. To remove air from the line. small bleeder valves can be found on calipers or wheel cylinders. And finally. check valves allow fluid to flow in one direction only and are commonly used in power brake auxiliary systems to maintain vacuum under different conditions. It should be noted that not all vehicles employ these types of valves depending on their design and braking system setup.
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