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Old 01-26-2013, 09:44 PM
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Default Just got my new shuttle valve o-rings... OUCH

So what is so special about these to charge $50? I know brake fluid is very corrosive and what not, but OUCH! I've never felt more ripped off in my life... ordering a $.25 o-ring for $50. But the peace of mind I guess is almost worth that... key word, almost
 
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Old 01-26-2013, 09:48 PM
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It's a rip off by people who know they can rip you off. Simple.
 
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Old 01-27-2013, 10:47 AM
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Originally Posted by Street Wolf
It's a rip off by people who know they can rip you off. Simple.
We have a business fulling a need to replace these o-rings and is serving a purpose. I believe they should be able to charge for the cost of reverse engineering the old o-rings and finding a supplier.

Ours were leaking and I believe we could agree the resealing with new o-rings is much more cost effective than replacing the ABS Modulator for $1,800.

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Old 01-27-2013, 01:09 PM
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I also felt like I was robbed when I had to buy my O rings from them, they are a total rip off. I can understand wanting to make a profit but taking advantage of people just because you can is just bad business. Karma will come around on them!
 
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Old 01-28-2013, 08:31 PM
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Where do you get them from? My 3 Amigos are on and I'm getting some shuttle valve error code or something like that. Might be what I need to do.
 
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Old 01-28-2013, 09:06 PM
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http://www.jewellamberoil.com/sales/...roducts_id=247

FalconWorks Part# FW65 includes just the seals (o-rings) and e-clips.

ABS shuttle valve code solution; brake fluid leaks (3 Amigo repair, check your ABS fault codes to be sure).

FalconWorks PART# FW66 includes switches assembly (Genuine WABCO ABS shuttle valves), which is the larger black plastic item pictured with two switches, one on each end, that goes on the bottom of the ABS modulator with new screws to attach it with fresh Loc-tite, and the two seals (o-rings) and e-clips (two for each side, which is an upgrade clip set from the factory clip set).

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Old 01-30-2013, 05:48 AM
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Worth it easy.
did you get those rings in?
 
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