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title: Brake Systems + Our Valves
description: Due to the customizable nature of our valves, we serve all industries with low pressure, low flow control needs. This eBlast focuses on power brakes within
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# [Brake Systems + Our Valves](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/brake-systems-our-valves)

 Written by [Smart Products](https://blog.smartproducts.com/blog/author/smart-products) | Mar 11, 2025 4:00:00 AM

Due to the customizable nature of our valves, [we serve all industries](https://www.smartproducts.com/industries-served/) with low pressure, low flow control needs. This eBlast focuses on power brakes within the [automotive industry](https://www.smartproducts.com/industries-served/automotive/). If you’re looking for consistent vacuum levels for brake systems, we have a wide range of experience in this area. For 40 years, we’ve supplied check / pressure relief valves within the automotive industry and have consistently seen the need for reliable flow within brake systems. From the high-speed racing world to recreational hobbies, we have extensive knowledge working with these systems and can assist customers in building the ideal valve for their specific application’s requirements.

*Pictured above: A brake system uses a Series 300 valve in [Nylon](https://www.smartproducts.com/technical-resources/plastic-body-materials/#nylon) with Buna-N o-rings. Nylon performs well up to 250°F and works well with air/gasses. Another brake system involved torqueing and required a strong plastic with high-heat resistance. This system uses [Ultem®](https://www.smartproducts.com/technical-resources/plastic-body-materials/#ultem), which proved to be the best plastic choice for this application.*

Depending on your line’s size and project requirements, we can help you select the ideal check / pressure relief valve for your needs. The above examples required 1/2” tubing sizes, which we offer in our Series 300 Modular Valves or an in-line option with Model #140 in our Series 100 Standard Cartridge Valves. We’ve also worked with other sizes for brake systems to include the Model #132 at 3/8”, which features two external side seal o-rings.

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