[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