Dictionary of automotive terms. 2015.
proportioning valve — [1] Any valve which limits pressure in a system, e.g., in a hydraulic circuit, in automatic transmissions, in pneumatic suspension systems, etc. [2] The valve used in the rear brake line of some cars with front disc and rear drum brakes. When… … Dictionary of automotive terms
regulated proportioning valve — See load sensitive proportioning valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
valve — A device used to either open or close an opening to allow or prevent the flow of a liquid or gas from one place to another. There are many different types. See ABS relay valve accumultor valve air valve carburetor air control valve air gulp valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
proportioning — The act of distributing something (e.g., brake fluid) to several components in equal measures. See brake proportioning valve load sensitive proportioning valve regulated proportioning valve … Dictionary of automotive terms
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