Re: pressure regulator probs?

[VWMikeLVW@aol.com]

In a message dated 2/13/01 5:25:45 PM Pacific Standard Time, 
rmccarthy777@msn.com writes:


> Has anyone ever heard of the brake pressure regulator blowing out? Today ,
> my wife was driving her Jetta and stopped really quick. I took it for a
> short ride and every time I step on the brake, the rears lock up (drums).
> I'm thinking the pressure regulator is no longer regulating, causing all
> four wheels to get the same force. Is this off the wall? Anyone have this
> happen to them? TIA


I think that car has the load dependant brake bias valve on the rear beam. 
Check to see if the linkage to the beam is still solid.

Mike
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