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Old 03-23-2012, 09:46 AM   #1
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Exclamation 1976 GMC Sierra PU

What is this box on my pickup between master cylinder and brakes? I can't find it in the parts list, and nobody seems to be able to tell me anything about it? Thanks for any help.
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Old 03-23-2012, 11:52 AM   #2
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Re: 1976 GMC Sierra PU

Got a pic?

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Re: 1976 GMC Sierra PU

If you are talking about a box that your brake lines go to, you may be taking about the proportioning valve.
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Old 03-23-2012, 02:07 PM   #4
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Re: 1976 GMC Sierra PU

My first thought as well - or it could be an aftermarket trailer brake controller.

It'll be interesting to see.

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Re: 1976 GMC Sierra PU

on a 76 proportioning valve is mounted on the frame from factory

we need a picture
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I wonder if it's part of an old school hydraulic trailer brake controller.

Yep, we'll need a pic.
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Thanks a lot everyone. As it turns out, it is a proportioning valve. I have already located an aftermarket part on ebay. It makes a big difference when you know what to ask for! The old Jimmy will be back on the road soon!
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Thanks a lot everyone. As it turns out, it is a proportioning valve. I have already located an aftermarket part on ebay. It makes a big difference when you know what to ask for! The old Jimmy will be back on the road soon!
must have been switched out at one time, thats not a factory location for 76
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