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Title: Brake tech
Post by: TAS69 on June 23, 2014, 08:12:00 pm
Does anyone know where I can find a fair and competent Meritor mechanic in the middle Tennessee area? Or better yet know of a how to video to clean adjust and grease the brakes on our U280? Dont think they've ever been touched. 6 position retarder stops coach real well so rotors look great and plenty of pad left. Just want to know they're right as can be. Brakes are our friend!
                                                                    Thanks.
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: wolfe10 on June 23, 2014, 08:34:53 pm
Firetrucks were the other common application for the air disk brakes.  Might check with a couple of fire departments in your area.
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on June 23, 2014, 08:44:13 pm
Firetrucks were the other common application for the air disk brakes.  Might check with a couple of fire departments in your area.

Good advice. If it comes down to it, I have the Meritor parts and service manual with clear explanations on how to do correct maintenance. Sometimes, the master mechanic may moonlight on his day off.

Pierce
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: Barry & Cindy on June 23, 2014, 08:53:10 pm
Foretravel expert service:
http://www.tennesseerv.com/aboutUs.aspx (http://www.tennesseerv.com/aboutUs.aspx)

They know more about disk air brakes than most truck stops who never see them.
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: Tim Fiedler on June 23, 2014, 09:15:53 pm
Mixed reviews on brake work at Tenn RV, my experience might be unique but was not great. PM me if details needed
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: krush on June 23, 2014, 10:09:47 pm
Do it yourself. The hardest part is taking the wheel off!
Title: Re: Brake tech
Post by: Pierce & Gaylie Stewart on June 23, 2014, 11:24:56 pm
Do it yourself. The hardest part is taking the wheel off!

That's quite correct. Once you read the PDF, you can see how EZ it is. I had forgotten but the manual is right here on the forum at: http://www.beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/PDF/brakes-maintenance-manual-mm4m.pdf (http://www.beamalarm.com/foretravel-links/PDF/brakes-maintenance-manual-mm4m.pdf)

I have the parts manual with the part numbers.

Pierce