After attaching the weight push the compensator pin all the way in,
then using an 0.8mm (0.032") feeler gauge adjust the gap so it is a
firm sliding fit between the piston and the lever and then tighten the
nut. If the gas tank is empty increase the feeler gauge thickness by
0.2mm.
Peat
On Jul 12, 2005, at 6:12 PM, petermcgarvey@att.net wrote:
> My old 505 S TD ( 1982 ) Shop Manual indicates that a 5 Kg weight be
> hung from notch on lever of brake proportioning valve to compensate
> for a loaded rear seat.
>
> Good Luck,
>
> Peter
> -------------- Original message from kenneth parker <elkeni@mac.com>:
> --------------
>
>
>> Tomorrow I plan on changing the brake proportioning valve on my 84 505
>> STI sedan. The old one leaks. In addition, I have trouble getting the
>> e-brake to catch and on hills, with the e-brake on full it doesn't
>> quite do it. The pads are good and properly installed (re: slot in
>> ratcheting mechanism). I have adjusted the e-brake cable nuts in as
>> far as they can go to take out any slack.
>>
>> My questions are:
>> 1. Am I supposed to hang some sort of weight on the lever below the
>> proportioning valve for an adjustment and, if so, how much weight,
>> where and what is the adjustment procedure.
>> 2. Is there a way to check the ratcheting devices on the rear to see
>> if they are truly functional and, if so, what is that way.
>> Thanks,
>> Ken
>>
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