Proportioning valve

A proportioning valve is a valve that relies on the statics to supply a reduced pressure to an output line.

A simple example is where spring load applies a reducing force so that the output pressure is reduced. Proportioning valves are frequently used in cars to reduce the brake fluid pressure to the rear brakes.

See also

• Pressure regulator
• electronic brakeforce distribution

References

• Fundamentals of Automotive Technology: Principles and Practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers, Aug 1, 2013 pg. 1013