I have a leak in the shower that I asked about earlier..since then I have cut an access in the wall behind the shower and discovered that the shower connection is leaking instead of the tub/showr valve. I still may need access to the valve but it has a 1"x4" brace across the back of it. It completely covers the back of it and all connections which leads me to my question. If i remove the brace temporarily what will happen? The hot and cold connection come up from the floor and t into the valve and appear to support it. I'm guessing the valve brace was more functional before the tile wall was installed. I really don't want to tear out the tile in the wall of the shower. Any thoughts or suggestions. Thanks