What is this under my van?

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What is this under my van?

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Whilst I had my van on some axel stands last week , messing about with a radiator

I saw this

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Please excuse my ignorance - but does anyone know what it is?

Thanks in advance

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Whereabouts is it?
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its the brake bias valve, it limits pressure to the rear brakes on heavy breaking when all the weight shifts to the front. (a light rear would lock up otherwise)
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Thanks!

I had no idea . was just curious
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