1997 Plymouth Voyager help

Tiny
DFR4129
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  • 1997 PLYMOUTH VOYAGER
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 156,000 MILES
I noticed a brake fluid leak coming from what looks like a junction box in fromt of the drivers sider rear tire, I want to replace it but do not know what this part is called, could you help?
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Wednesday, January 6th, 2010 AT 3:35 PM

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Tiny
CARADIODOC
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That's the height-sensing proportioning valve.

Proportioning valves limit hydraulic pressure to the rear wheels to prevent wheel lockup under hard braking. The valve is very carefully calibrated for the front-to-rear weight distribution of the vehicle, but on pickup trucks and minivans that can vary greatly depending on how much cargo is being carried. You would lose brake effectiveness with a heavy load or experience easy rear wheel lockup with a light load, so the height-sensing valve is used to adjust the hydraulic pressure for any condition.

Caradiodoc
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Friday, January 8th, 2010 AT 4:20 AM

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