Description & Operation
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The dual hydraulic brake system is a conventional pedal-actuated system with a master cylinder, brake calipers or wheel cylinders, proportioning valve, brake hoses and lines. Hydraulic brakeline routing is diagonally split from front to rear (left front to right rear, and right front to left rear). The dual proportioning valve regulates hydraulic pressure to the rear brake circuit.