Why would I want to adjust brake bias?
Adjusting the brake balance is usually necessary whenever the brake system is changed significantly, such as by swapping calipers and/or rotors from a different year/model Mustang, or converting to manual brakes. Even modifications such as a stiffer suspension and sticky tires can alter how much rear brake bias a particular car can utilize. Installing a Wilwood Adjustable Brake Proportioning Valve allows you to fine-tune your Mustang's brake balance to optimize the brake bias to match your car's setup.
How does an adjustable valve work?
An adjustable proportioning valve changes the front to rear brake balance by reducing the hydraulic line pressure to the rear brakes, whenever the inlet pressure is above the breakpoint pressure set by the valve adjustment. Below the breakpoint pressure, the rear line pressure will always be the same as the front pressure. Above the breakpoint pressure, the rear line pressure will always be less than the front pressure.
How is the valve installed?
The proportioning valve itself may be mounted in any physical location; it simply needs to be plumbed into the proper line of the brake system. The valve is always placed in the rear brake line, between the master cylinder and the rear brakes, or between the master cylinder and ABS unit on cars with ABS. Depending on the model year, installation may be an easy task, or it may require some ingenuity to accomplish.
The BPV-3 valve comes with metric-threaded ports to fit ISO bubble flare brake lines with M10-1.0 tube nuts. This makes it easier to plumb into the 1994-2004 Mustangs that were originally plumbed with metric-threaded brake fittings. You may need to locally source metric adapter fittings for your model year Mustang to attach the valve to the lines in your Mustang. The valve may be located wherever you wish. Additional hard-lines may be needed to reach to the valve, depending on your choice of location.
How do I remove or disable the stock brake proportioning valve?
Disable the stock valve by removing the internals and replacing the stock valve's plug with the MM-2450-A solid plug.