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gchemist · 01-18-2004, 05:04 AM

Does anybody know when GM started using the ride height valve in our trucks? Anyone know how to bleed the darn thing?

TIMSPEED · 01-18-2004, 05:11 PM

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Originally posted by gchemist
Does anybody know when GM started using the ride height valve in our trucks? Anyone know how to bleed the darn thing?

I assume you wanna go lower

RockHQ · 01-19-2004, 09:36 AM

Gchemist, are you talking about a load sensing brake proportioning valve? if so, jack up the rear end from the point where the proportioning valve connecting lever attaches to the rear end so the valve will feel a full load and open up. That, or disconnect the lever and push it by hand to gain the same result.

gchemist · 01-20-2004, 12:01 AM

Yea, them rookies aways think of something else.

Thanks. I'm tracing this info for another guy. I think this will help him bleed his brakes. I'll be sure to give you credit!!

TIMSPEED · 01-20-2004, 12:14 AM

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Originally posted by gchemist
Yea, them rookies aways think of something else.
Thanks. I'm tracing this info for another guy. I think this will help him bleed his brakes. I'll be sure to give you credit!!

Shoot, you shoulda said that to begin with...I didn't think of that because I thought you were talking about your truck...didn't they only use those load proportioning valves on 3/4 tons and Longbed's??

KShortell · 01-20-2004, 12:42 PM

Yes, Tim. The guy he's looking to help has a 3/4-ton truck...

01-18-2004, 05:04 AM	#1
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Ride height valve bleeding Does anybody know when GM started using the ride height valve in our trucks? Anyone know how to bleed the darn thing? __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-19-2004, 09:36 AM	#3
RockHQ ROCKET POWER! Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Finland, Europe Posts: 509	Gchemist, are you talking about a load sensing brake proportioning valve? if so, jack up the rear end from the point where the proportioning valve connecting lever attaches to the rear end so the valve will feel a full load and open up. That, or disconnect the lever and push it by hand to gain the same result. __________________ What did i do last nite? I had a wonderful time, That's what they tell me What did i do last nite? 1979 C-10 shortfleet: Olds 350, Th400, 12 bolt Current project: 1969 Olds 455 W-30, needing a rebuild

01-20-2004, 12:01 AM	#4
gchemist BAD BOW-Silverado XST Join Date: May 2000 Location: Senior Member from Austin, TX Posts: 6,431	Yea, them rookies aways think of something else. Thanks. I'm tracing this info for another guy. I think this will help him bleed his brakes. I'll be sure to give you credit!! __________________ Gerardo a.k.a. Mad Chemist Silverado XST videos

01-20-2004, 12:42 PM	#6
KShortell Registered User Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Chesapeake, VA Posts: 726	Yes, Tim. The guy he's looking to help has a 3/4-ton truck... __________________ Semper Paratus



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