Brake Metering Valve on '65 Continental

richgee · Post by **richgee** » Wed Apr 10, 2002 6:05 pm

Our '65 is leaking brake fluid from the bottom of the metering valve. There's a part on the bottom of this piece that resembles a zerk fitting and appears to be 'falling out'. It spins freely with fingers but won't come out or stay in. Any help to repair or replace is appreciated. Thanks, Rich.

Cliff · Post by **Cliff** » Fri Apr 19, 2002 3:37 am

I removed the metering valve on my 65 about 10 years ago. As I recall, the unit has a vent on the bottom that has a loose plug thingy. Mine was leaking, I removed it, disassembled it and ended up backing up the existing piston seal with a "O" ring, hand selecting one from a local auto parts store. Cost less than a dollar to repair and has been fine since. However, if you prefer to buy a rebuilt unit, I recall Bakers has them.

Post by **Dan Szwarc** » Fri Apr 19, 2002 11:13 am

The pin on the bottom of the metering valve is actually a release for bleeding the brakes. You have to push it in and hold it to properly bleed the front disc brakes.

It should never leak, although I guess it could rattle.

Does everyone know what the metering valve does? [img]images/smiles/icon_rolleyes.gif[/img]

hhmetal · Post by **hhmetal** » Fri Apr 19, 2002 1:20 pm

Yup. [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

Brian

MarkIII · Post by **MarkIII** » Fri Apr 19, 2002 9:59 pm

Yup Yup [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img] [img]images/smiles/icon_biggrin.gif[/img]

It balances the Seratonin Re-uptake Inhibitor, doesn't it, Dan?

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