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Article & Photography by Jim Smart
2002© Mustang Monthly

A proportioning valve controls brake pressure to the rear brakes. When we apply brakes, we want strong brake pressure in front, and less pressure in back because the front brakes should always be the dominate binders. If the rear brakes come on too soon or with more aggressiveness than the front brakes, control of the vehicle can be lost. Remember: front brakes first, then the rears.

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