Is that the propotioning valve.? If so than yes it is a factory one.

Sorry if this comes across as a bit strong, but what is up with all the left field questions lately? I ask because this exact question just came up on another site.

The best way is bench bleed the master cylinder, install, then bleed the system one wheel at a time, starting at the furthest point. You can do this by gravity, vacuum, or 2 person. Follow the procedure in the manual and tell your friends to do the same with all these wacky ideas!
BTW, bleeding is the last step before the road test when doing a full brake system service. It is not all that should be done on a brake system.

Sorry if it seems like a left field question.
But quite simply I know how to bleed brakes with the basic method and that was not really my question. I know the correct method by simply doing one wheel at a time with two people. Did it and brakes still are not that great. Thought I would try something else. Friend came over last night we went through two bottles of fluid on all four wheels and the brakes are better but still not up to his standards. My standards; they are fine. I have driven much worse. Just wanted to know if I could ever get them to feel like they were new again and thought that maybe another method would work better. After two hours last night my answer is still no. When I ask a question on here I get 10 different ideas some which work and others that I have already tried and failed. The good news is that everytime I ask a question I learn something new. I am not novice in the hobby but am humble enough to say that I always learn something new everytime I post a question. If I don't learn something new I atleast remember something I should have done. Like adjust my pads on the back wheels. Do I know how to do it; of course. Did I forget; of course. And now they are adjusted and ready for the trip. I still think I have other issues, maybe booster issues? I appreciate everyones input and the brakes are better just still not what I was hoping for.
Take care and see you at Carlisle or on the side or the road.

Reid

make sure the MC is well bled. sounds like it isnt. if you cant get a solid pedal with plugs in the MC ports, you wont get one with it connected

Wish you luck on your trip and have fun.

If you were close to me, I'd love to do your brakes and they would feel like new.

Appreciate the offer.

We will probably need the luck.
Motor was just installed two nights ago.
Thanks again.

Reid, I know what you mean about the knowledge base here; it's amazing!
I understand about wanting to try anything else after the normal methods don't get the results you want.
I'd suggest carefully pinching off each hose (LF, RF, rear) and trying again. I bet the pedal gets nice and hard. Often, the adjustment isn't as good as it could be since no one arcs shoes anymore. The hoses can get a bit spongy after time too. Another method I've seen to get that last bit of air out is to tap lightly on calipers to get all the air bubbles clinging to the sides to break loose and rise to the top, then gently bleed them out. Good Luck!