Opening old clio Wounds

[blink172]

What ever happened with the Brake Bias panic that went on about 6 weeks ago, ws it ever put to bed???

 

[iPap]

Yep, only on the 172, not on the Cup... Official!

 

[RS-Steve]

Wot was this? Wot should i search for??

 

[Rich-D]

Its ok, I personally checked this out on ACTIS and the Cup does not have a link to the brake bias valve according to a Renault technical bulletin I have seen with my own eyes.

No worries...

 

[iPap]

Looks like he read my post as meaning problem with the 172 and not the cup... lol

 

[lordlucan]

Had my valve replaced and had the link fitted at the same time. I argued the case and had new rear discs and pads as well.

Car feels sooo much better under breaking now.



J

 

[VX-Tony]

How do you know whether you need this or not?

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by TonyKL on 08 January 2004

How do you know whether you need this or not?

If you have a 172 there is a link bar between the rear beam and the brake bias valve, wheras on the Cup there is no link.

Dont panic, the cars leave the factory like that and its correct!

 

[McBunny]

they didnt put it on to save weight and cost

 

[Rich-D]

Quote: Originally posted by dogmaul on 08 January 2004

they didnt put it on to save weight and cost

LOL

On a serious note, its to do with the ABS, or lack of it...

 

[Jonathan]

Dont want to confuse things but ... I thought that if the car had ABS & EBD then it didnt need a brake bias valve ? i.e. the electronics sort out not locking the rears up regardless of load, without the sensors (i.e. a cup) you need something mechanical to adjust the bias ?