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Arvin-Meritor Slide Pins Needed

Hi Guys,
 
Anyone know where to buy the Arvin-Meritor Slide pins for y 2002.. Seems the are rather expensive and hard to find at a bargain price.
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Jim, Are your slide pins so worn that they need to be replaced ?  I would assume that these pins would last the life of the coach.
There is a FT in the yard at Colaws Salvage in Carthage , MO that still had the brake assemblies on it last year.  You might call them I don't know what year it was.

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Quote from: Jim Frerichs –

Anyone know where to buy the Arvin-Meritor Slide pins for y 2002.. Seems the are rather expensive and hard to find at a bargain price.

Don't know your location, but try a large truck parts.  I found some at Austin Brake and Clutch; they don't do mail order. Yes the pins are a bit expensive being hardened and ground to size.  Mine didn't really show wear at about 60k miles, but had some small bumps and pits in several places.  Pad wear indicated binding, so replaced pins and bushings.  Ok since, but only 8K miles.
Jerry Whiteaker former owner 96 U270  36' #4831 Austin,TX-Owner Mods LCD TV w/front cabinet rebuild - LCD TV bedroom - Dual Central AC, either can cool coach w 30 amp - Skylights at roof AC openings - Drop ceiling for ducting of AC - Shower skylight white gelcoat/wood/epoxy frame - Air Springs/Shocks replaced - 2014 CRV - 8K Home Solar - Chevy Volt

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RE Gary:  I would assume that these pins would last the life of the coach.
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We have our slide pins cleaned every year or two or so, to help reduce brake pad hang up.
But it requires wheels to be removed, which is more than I want to tackle myself.
After they clean pins with a wire wheel to remove corrosion, if I see much pitting, they are replaced, which has happened a few times. I prefer to replace with new pins.

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Hi guys,

I don't think mine will last the life of the coach.  I looked at two of mine recently and they have some small pits and corrosion, so I'm wanting to find some.  It sure be nice to find a source for a lot less than $221 per pair/wheel.  Arvin-Meritor doesn't sell direct.
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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Reply #5 –
Jim,

I had a rear wheel seal replaced recently.  We had the opportunity to look at the slide pins and did find some pitting.

We were contemplating replacing the pins but none were in stock.  Upon futhur review, the pitted area was not where the caliper was sliding.  So we kept them and so far everything is fine.
Rudy Legett
2003 U320 4010 ISM 450 hp
2001 U320 4220 ISM 450 hp
1995 U320 M11 400 hp
1990 Granvilla 300 hp 3208T
Aqua Hot Service Houston and Southeast Texas

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Hi Rudy,
 
Yep, that's what I did too, cleaned them up with X-fine steel wool and used them again. With 16 of these precious items on my coach, I thought I should look for some to have on hand.  Then I found out how much they cost - hence the search.  Makes me wonder if I should spray them with CorrosionX but that may simply attract even more dirt.
 
Jim
2002 U320
Jim Frerichs
2002 U320 42'

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RE Jim: It sure be nice to find a source for a lot less than $221 per pair/wheel.  Arvin-Meritor doesn't sell direct.
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Since you have the part number, try MHC Kenworth of Dallas 214-920-7300, or try other MHC shops until you find the best price.
http://www.mhctruck.com/Locations Or Ryder http://www.ryderfleetproducts.com/cgi-bin/ryderfp/pre-index.jsp or any other Google hit.
 
I have used MHC & Ryder on parts for our Foretravel 'truck'.  Sometimes you will be offered a discounted lower price for truck repair shops.

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In January, I got  Truck and Trailer in Tucson AZ to order brake parts from Arvin Meritor, and their price to me for the slide pins was $140 a set (list was $221), so I'd bet you can find a local dealer that can give you a discount too.
Dave and Nancy
1999/2013 U270 36' Xtreme
Motorcade # 16774
2013 Subaru Outback
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