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Brake tech

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.
Tom
1998 U320 40'

Re: Brake tech

Reply #1 –
Firetrucks were the other common application for the air disk brakes.  Might check with a couple of fire departments in your area.
Brett Wolfe
EX: 1993 U240
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Re: Brake tech

Reply #2 –
Quote from: wolfe10 –
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
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)

Re: Brake tech

Reply #4 –
Mixed reviews on brake work at Tenn RV, my experience might be unique but was not great. PM me if details needed
Tim Fiedler    2025 LTV Unity MBL on Order
2000 Chevy Tracker 2 Door Convertible 4WD Now lifted 4.5"
1985 Citroen 2CV6 Charleston
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1980 48' Westport MY (!/4 Share)

Re: Brake tech

Reply #5 –
Do it yourself. The hardest part is taking the wheel off!
1998 U270 34'

Re: Brake tech

Reply #6 –
Quote from: krush –
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

I have the parts manual with the part numbers.

Pierce
Pierce and Gaylie Stewart
'93 U300/36 WTBI
Detroit 6V-92TA Jake
1140 watts on the roof
SBFD (ret)