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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 08:03 PM
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brake valve

there is a block in the frame where the brake lines feed into. what is it called and can it be adjusted at all i noticed there is a bleed valve on it. im having trouble with my brakes they are very soft after bleeding several times and adjusting shoes they are still soft whats going on?
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 09:33 PM
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I believe thats the rabs valve, bleed that little bugger, when I was having brake problems thats where the air was getting trapped and preventing fluid from reaching the back brakes.

Once bled, I couldnt believe the difference in stopping as well as pedal stiffness
 
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Old Jul 9, 2009 | 10:08 PM
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alright thanks ill give that a shot and let you know
 
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