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Joined: Mar 29, 2004
Posts: 1259
Location: Western side of the Lakes
Posted:
Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:24 pm
I've got a brake fluid leak from that little boxy looking thing near the offside rear wheel, NOT the caliper, but Im assuming that thing which equalizers brake effort?
Is it repairable or time for a scrounge for second hand. And what the bloody hell is the proper name for it.
nose Camped on the site
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Posts: 441
Location: Erdington,Birmingham.
Posted:
Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:47 pm
Hi Dez,a man after my own heart " whatever the bloody thing is called" .Its not repairable mate,people call it different names,PRV - pressure reducing/regulating valve,brake proportioning valve,is it like a square block with a small 'arm' on it?i'm pretty sure thats what your after.I do have a brand new one in my desk drawer at work,but being the selfish Brummie 5hite that i am,i'm affraid i'll be keeping that for my own Coupe (just in case)But i think i do have a second hand 1 some where in my garage Dez,let me know if you get stuck,and i'll have a hunt about for it,if i can find it,your more than welcome to it matey (foc)
_________________ White 2.0 16v Coupe 1994.
Dez Got Nothing Better To Do
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Location: Western side of the Lakes
Posted:
Mon Jun 20, 2011 8:59 pm
yaaaay cheers mi lad. It's a proper stinker of a leak, thought the brake pedal felt a bit spongey yesterday, went to work, then when i got out of work theres a nice puddle under car, instantly recognise its brake fluid, has a quick butchers and it has a right old drip. went to garage got some brake fluid and rimmed it to hope it lasts overnight. ah well.
I need one sharpish, Im gonna have a phone about tommorow, probarbly an audi only bit, and most likely expensive, so it would be great if you have one. Do you know if they are interchangable accross the range.?
Dez Got Nothing Better To Do
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Posts: 1259
Location: Western side of the Lakes
Posted:
Mon Jun 20, 2011 9:09 pm
This is the little pest according to Euro car parts, will have to double check tommorow.
Joined: Aug 26, 2008
Posts: 441
Location: Erdington,Birmingham.
Posted:
Mon Jun 20, 2011 10:13 pm
Thats the little beasty.Dez,i have a mate that works at EURO,so if you do decide to get it from there,speak to me 1st,and i'll have a word to see if we can save you some £££££££££££'s,you don't know if you don't ask Other than that,try these guys,you probably know of them,TPS these guys are the 'trade' side of the main stealers.I only have the Birmingham number 0121 380 0820 but give them a try also,you should only need the reg of the car,and there may be a branch nearer to you.And finally,text me the reg of your car,and i'll have a look if TRW (GIRLING as was)list it mate,0790 0096684.
hth
ps,not sure,but i may be able to get into the garage Wednesday night Dez,BUT,not 100% i still have it tbh,and also i got it as a working part in a job lot of bits i bought some time back,so obviously can't guarantee its condition.Cheers.
_________________ White 2.0 16v Coupe 1994.
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Joined: Jan 31, 2003
Posts: 8273
Location: Polmont
Posted:
Tue Jun 21, 2011 2:24 pm
sounds like the proportioning valve.
They're expensive and usually broken
_________________ Mike
1988 quattro - the 1st UK MB
1991 90 sport quattro 20v
you can search on ebay for vw golf etc and you can use the ones from ford escort vans. If you find one for the van there about £47 new which is about 2/3 the price of a VAG one
Dez Got Nothing Better To Do
Joined: Mar 29, 2004
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Posted:
Tue Jun 21, 2011 6:45 pm
Had a nosey today and confirmed the valve is leaking.
As i really do need it sorted fast I orderd one from euro carparts.
Everywhere else is NLA.
And in the end I thought it'd be worth that bit more for new. Only annoying thing is they have a 30% off if you spend over £39.99 which I didnt find out till after I ordered. Use code Service30 for 30% off.
nose Camped on the site
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Location: Erdington,Birmingham.
Posted:
Tue Jun 21, 2011 9:43 pm
Er Dez, HEEEELLLLLOOOO !! My mate works at EURO,what are you like matey Btw,the AUDI number is stamped in to mine (had a look today) = 443 614 151H,if you Google it,i think some place in the usa is selling for $18.50 But at least your sorted now bud.Cheers
_________________ White 2.0 16v Coupe 1994.
Dez Got Nothing Better To Do
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Wed Jun 22, 2011 6:35 pm
nose wrote:
Er Dez, HEEEELLLLLOOOO !! My mate works at EURO,what are you like matey
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I've got a brake fluid leak from that little boxy looking thing near the offside rear wheel, NOT the caliper, but Im assuming that thing which equalizers brake effort?
.Its not repairable mate,people call it different names,PRV - pressure reducing/regulating valve,brake proportioning valve,is it like a square block with a small 'arm' on it?i'm pretty sure thats what your after.I do have a brand new one in my desk drawer at work,but being the selfish Brummie 5hite that i am,i'm affraid i'll be keeping that for my own Coupe (just in case)But i think i do have a second hand 1 some where in my garage Dez,let me know if you get stuck,and i'll have a hunt about for it,if i can find it,your more than welcome to it matey (foc) 
went to garage got some brake fluid and rimmed it to hope it lasts overnight. 
Other than that,try these guys,you probably know of them,TPS these guys are the 'trade' side of the main stealers.I only have the Birmingham number 0121 380 0820 but give them a try also,you should only need the reg of the car,and there may be a branch nearer to you.And finally,text me the reg of your car,and i'll have a look if TRW (GIRLING as was)list it mate,0790 0096684.
But at least your sorted now bud.Cheers 
oops