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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 08:30 AM
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Hello, I need help identifying the 1978 proportioning valve location.
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Old Apr 30, 2021 | 09:28 AM
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Should be under the master cylinder.
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The brake pressure switch is located on the proportioning valve bolted to the frame under master cylinder.
You will see the hard lines from master to valve.

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That isn't the Brake pressure switch connector your holding in your hand.

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That connector looks more like the oil pressure sender connection, mounted just above the oil filter on the left side of the engine.
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does your e brake illuminate? If so the wire going to the valve is attached. You are probably gonna have to look from under the car,
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