[Shotimes] Brake bias plug question
Justin Schick
jschick@aafp.org
Fri, 04 Feb 2005 08:04:33 -0600
As I recall the threads are a very nonstandard pitch, although I can't
recall the exact specs. The O rings are #10 if memory serves.
My only take on the price bit is the vendor is saving you the R&D time,
which I was very appreciative of when I purchased mine.
Justin
parted 92 - need something?
>>> Jon Heese <shotimes@jonheese.com> 02/04 1:51 AM >>>
I know this runs into vendor interference territory and I don't want to
step on any toes, but I couldn't help but wonder and I don't think I've
heard anyone mention it before now:
The rear brake bias valve plugs seem to be a really low tech solution
to
the problem of weak rear braking due to SLO parts crossover. What I
mean by this is that they appear to simply be a pair of threaded brass
plugs with a pair of o rings. Is there any magical reason why they run
between $30 and $50 from the SHO vendors?
Is the plug rare enough to warrant these prices? Unless I'm missing
something, it seems like this should be a hardware store item (or maybe
a mcmaster.com item) with publicly available thread/size specs, but
every mention of the technique seems to indicate that the only place to
get them is from a vendor.
Regards,
Jon Heese