Brake Valve on the side sub frame for a 69 camaro - Page 2

**mockingbird812** · #11 07-09-2011, 06:43 AM

you bet! send me the pix.

Yea Eddie - those Ohio guys must have woken from their deep winter hibernation or something. [img]<<GRAEMLIN_URL>>/hmmm.gif[/img]

**Dusk Blue Z** · #12 07-09-2011, 03:35 PM

I did a lot of checking into these in the spring trying to bleed my brakes before the first car show of the season. There is nothing inside that is rocket science, an O ring, spring, metal washer, snap ring, spool valve, and a cup washer. I have taken a couple of one’s apart and the seals usually swell up right after disassembly.
The repops on ebay are not built like the original ones either inside or outside (surprise). I did find this place that would rebuild the valve with the correct seals for brake fluid. http://www.resleeve.com/index.htm I have not sent mine in yet, but will do it over the winter.
Mike

**mockingbird812** · #13 07-09-2011, 04:02 PM

Good info Mike - thanks.

**mockingbird812** · #14 07-09-2011, 05:18 PM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 169indy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">Can I send someone a image of one apart for them to post.

Jim W </div></div>

Jim forwarded these photos and description to me via email:

<span style="font-weight: bold"><span style="font-style: italic">"Hi there this is 169indy (Jim Weaver) of Bremerton.
I took apart my vavle on my 69 pace car.
Here a couple of pics. The valve was full of gunk (Tech for CRAP)
The disassy was not very hard and I just cleaned the parts up and relubed with DOT5 and reinstalled being careful with the softgoods.

2 pics

I included another pic I lifted from CRG
NOTE also included is a pic of the one near the booster (photo credit JOHNZ)

Thanks for posting them

Jim"</span></span>

sah62 · #15 07-09-2011, 09:31 PM

If I can get my hands on valves like that to take some measurements I'm sure I can provide the rubber seals and springs needed to rebuild them. Does anyone know of a cheap source to find them used?

**169indy** · #16 07-09-2011, 11:08 PM

Thanks for posting the images.
Kind of crude, I never thought about them being public and I would have been more carefull with the labeling.
Valve,,,(SP) my error.

P.S. <Point of clarification> Notice the Date code on it, afterward sending them,,, I recalled this example is from my 12E 1968 Camaro hence the late 1967 date code stamping on the brass body.

O-rings are easy to find (Viton) material is a good choice. The shaped seals are going to be he difficult items to source.

Used valves should or could be found via swap meets for cheap.

JIM W

sah62 · #17 07-10-2011, 04:32 AM

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: 169indy</div><div class="ubbcode-body">O-rings are easy to find (Viton) material is a good choice. The shaped seals are going to be he difficult items to source.</div></div>

Viton is not compatible with automobile brake fluid [1]. EPDM is the way to go. The other seals are a little more difficult, but they're doable.

[1] One source: http://www.elderrubber.com/material.htm

m22mike · #18 07-10-2011, 01:42 PM

Scott
These two valves are often sold on ebay if your looking for some practice units, I wish I had some extra's. Maybe someone here will help out.
I have taken apart several round hold off valves and hust cleaned them up and re used all the internals.

Mike

sah62 · #19 07-10-2011, 02:14 PM

Thanks, I'll keep my eyes open. What would be some good keywords to look for on eBay?

m22mike · #20 07-10-2011, 02:33 PM

Just search 69 Camaro and Nova in ebay motors, parts and accesories. I will keep a look out too. Also search proportioning valve.

here are a couple, even if you buy one and don't use it, you can always re sell it.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/69-Camaro...sQ5fAccessories

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/67-68-69-...sQ5fAccessories

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