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Removal (Non-ABS)

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  1. Disconnect the caliper and wheel cylinder brake pipes from the proportioning valve assembly. See Fig 1 .
  2. Cap or plug the brake pipe ends to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  3. Disconnect the master cylinder brake pipes from the proportioning valve assembly. See Fig 1 .
  4. Cap or plug the brake pipe ends to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
  5. Remove the master cylinder mounting nuts. See Fig 2 .
  6. Remove the proportioning valve assembly from the vehicle. If the proportioning valve is to be reused, plug the brake pipe openings to prevent brake fluid loss and contamination.
Fig 1: Identifying Wheel Cylinder Brake Pipes
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Fig 2: Viewing Master Cylinder Mounting Nuts
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