07 Infiniti M35 brakes
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tiickledacat808
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07 Infiniti M35 brakes
Does anyone know where the proportioning valve is located on an 07 Infiniti M35?
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Ilya
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Re: 07 Infiniti M35 brakes
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Quick google search shows it usually in the area of the master cylinder...however, it also states that only cars with disc brakes in front and drum brakes in back have it...our cars don't have drum brakes (as far as I know lol). Why are you looking for it?
Quick google search shows it usually in the area of the master cylinder...however, it also states that only cars with disc brakes in front and drum brakes in back have it...our cars don't have drum brakes (as far as I know lol). Why are you looking for it?
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EniGmA1987
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Re: 07 Infiniti M35 brakes
There is a control device next to the master cylinder in the engine bay that has a big electrical connector on it. This is also the unit that splits the 2 incoming brake lines into the 4 lines that go to all the wheels. I believe this would be considered a "proportioning valve" as our cars do have a different percentage of braking power applied to front and rear brakes, and it also regulates the brake pressure by splitting the lines properly.
I am assuming you are changing your master cylinder? The directions on mine said to remove the master cylinder and proportioning valve (if equipped) and connect the valve to the new master cylinder outside of the car.
That was the first time I had heard of the proportioning valve myself, which is what got me looking into the whole braking system our cars have. I do not believe our cars are equipped with what would typically be reffered to as a proportioning valve like the directions in my master cylinder booklet was talking ab out. Instead we have a much more advanced unit that is electrically controlled by the car's ECU. This does not have to be removed or disconnected if you are changing the master cylinder.
I am assuming you are changing your master cylinder? The directions on mine said to remove the master cylinder and proportioning valve (if equipped) and connect the valve to the new master cylinder outside of the car.
That was the first time I had heard of the proportioning valve myself, which is what got me looking into the whole braking system our cars have. I do not believe our cars are equipped with what would typically be reffered to as a proportioning valve like the directions in my master cylinder booklet was talking ab out. Instead we have a much more advanced unit that is electrically controlled by the car's ECU. This does not have to be removed or disconnected if you are changing the master cylinder.