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Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

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Last Update for this thread.

We drove 250 miles today, and the coach steered and braked perfectly.  The wheels all stayed nice and cool - I made several stops to check wheel, tire and rotor temps.  No problems whatsoever.  It took a while to reach the objective, but in the end MOT did a great job.

I want to especially single out Kieth Risch for a big THUMBS UP!  He was the one who would not give up on curing the pulsation in our steering wheel.  If he had not suggested taking the wheel/tire to Herman Power, the final outcome might have been much less satisfactory.

On a separate note, I want to say we are also very happy with our much improved ride.  The new KONI FSD shocks made a noticeable difference, especially on the crappy sections of I-20 going around Dallas.  They seem to be both softer over small sharp impacts, and much more controlled over big bumps.  They're not inexpensive, but they do the job!
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #51 –
Quote from: lenspeiser –
I try to remember to stomp on the brakes a couple times before we leave out. It seems to help keep the brakes "limbered up"
Len
Here's some excellent tutorials on how to calibrate your slack adjusters and to check to see if your air brakes are in adjustment.

Good overall air brake system procedures to implement before you head out as part of your start up routine, especially if your coach has been sitting awhile. 

Remember,

Safety First!

Jerry

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Jerry and Cindy Maddux
1993 U300/36WTBI DD6v92TA
build 4271  "Miss Lou"
1995 suzuki sidekick 4x4 toad
Gulfport, Ms

"Pride of Ownership"

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #52 –
Zombie thread alert.
1993 U280 SE 40' WTBI, Build: 4359
C8.3 300hp, 6-Speed, Exhaust Brake
960 watts on the roof (6 x 160)
Sorento (or BOLT) on a Kar Kaddy SS
"Nature abhors a vacuum"

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #53 –
We just got home from AZ and we experienced some ruff roads going through the reservation on 191, so with all the talk about shocks I found an old thread that Berry did on adjusting his. So under the bus I went yesterday and did the adjustment . Will see how they work. And while I was down there I checked the slack adjuster , I first built air to 120 and did three hard brakes then built air back to 120 and did three more.
With my lovely dw assisting I check the free play on the cans and they all came in within spect.
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #54 –
Sorry Chuck,totally lost,Andy if those are the original shocks on a 92 you can adjust them til the cows come home and they will
not be as good as new FSD Konis,they may seem different but are still worn.
96 U270 BUILD 4810
85 380SL
Drummonds TN.

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #55 –
That's true John, but they sure don't look like originals the bolts and rubber looked great and none of them showed any signs of leak's. Besides we are not flush with 1200 dollars just not in the budget :))
Andy & Eileen
MONTROSE COLORADO
1992 U300  40' 6V92 TA
2016 4 Runner
1998 Jeep Grand cherokee

1998 Jeep Grand Cherokee) Build # 4135 Skp# 122921

Re: Right Front Brake Pads Dragging

Reply #56 –
Quote from: Andy 2 –
That's true John, but they sure don't look like originals the bolts and rubber looked great and none of them showed any signs of leak's. Besides we are not flush with 1200 dollars just not in the budget :))
Aw come on Andy ain't nothing but money😎😎
Bruce, Linda, and Macy
Zoey RIP 1/20/19
1999 U295 40' build #5400
2017 silver Jeep Wrangler, 1260 watts of solar on top
Moving around the country