Load sensing valve

[Rich]

I have just had my second van LSV fail, and used my last spare, so am trying to get ready for the next one! Did the club ever get any from Ledbury, or can the valve be re-conditioned?

We took this one apart to have a look, and theres very little inside, blew all the crud out of it, but it still wouldn't bleed through, when we put it back on.

Rich

[BIGLAD]

Rich,
It might be worth talking to Dan (ETV) as he has just broken/stripped down his old camper.

[E_T_V]

First thing I'd suggest is make yourself a vacuum bleeder as the rear brakes are a right pain to bleed without one. I almost gave up when I tried to do mine when I replaced the brake pipes.

The Load sense valve rarely goes faulty but they commonly seize up. I've had to WD40 mine to death and beat it with a hammer for several MOT's in order to free it up!

They are available new but they aren't cheap! www.brakesint.com I think still list them,

To make a vacuum bleeder you'll need:
a large coffee jar
A hoover
a length of suitable sized pipe to fit onto the bleed nipples
Some silicone sealer

Drill the lid of the coffee jar to accept the hoover end. It needs to be a tight fit.
Also drill a hole for the small bore pipe and then fit this into the lid with the pipe at the bottom of the jar.
Seal the lid/pipe joint with silicone sealant.
Replace the lid on the jar and thats it!

Switch the vacuum on.
Attach the hose to the bleed nipple
Undo the bleed nipple and the fluid/air will be sucked out.
Top up the reservoir as needed until bubble free fluid is sucked out of the caliper/brake cylinder.
If you use clear pipe above then this a lot easier to spot.