Question:

Proportional valve problem?

There has been brake fluid leaking below where the Master Cylinder was and pinpointed that the leak was at the base where the steel lines and proportional valve intersect(kinda sprays out out like if a seal is bad or someone didn't tighten enough). Any way to fix this or replace? Vehicle is a 1988 Plymouth Reliant (2.2 liter) Auto, no ABS.

Answer:

the flare on the steel line is probably cracked or broken.
no count number if it incredibly is a proportional valve a 24 volt supply won't supply proportional administration. to boot, controlling an inductive load with a persevering with voltage slows the reaction time.
If you are not familar with brakes I wouldn't suggest tackling this job yourself. You will need to take the line off in question to condemn either the prop valve or the line. I have never in my life seen the line itself leak but I guess it's possible. The valve is a dealer item only, whatever you do, dont buy it from a junk yard. After replacing the valve, if that is what the problem is, most likely you will need to get a brake power bleeder to get all the air out of the system. I would estimate through a shop and the typical mark up on the part, shouldn't be more than 200-225 parts and labor including the brake flush, good luck.

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