Bosch brake calipers: good quality or not??
I just had my rear brakes redone on my diesel pusher--calipers, pads, rotors, etc. The shop seemed reluctant to use Bosch even though that is what the original equipment was, but they didn't mention a...
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Not all hydraulic brakes are found on gassers, some early Alpines also came with Bosch hydraulic brakes and had issues.
This is from a page at Recall record.
2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune brake foundation components recall
Recall Date: Aug. 18, 2004
Recalled Component: Brake foundation components
Manufactured by: Monaco coach corp.
Date of Manufacturing: From Apr. 10, 1998 to Sep. 3, 2002
Units Affected: 8,581
Defect Summary: On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
Consequence: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
How to Fix: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on August 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Recall Notes: Monaco recall no. R02175. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
This is from a page at Recall record.
2003 Holiday Rambler Neptune brake foundation components recall
Recall Date: Aug. 18, 2004
Recalled Component: Brake foundation components
Manufactured by: Monaco coach corp.
Date of Manufacturing: From Apr. 10, 1998 to Sep. 3, 2002
Units Affected: 8,581
Defect Summary: On certain motor homes, the brake assemblies exhibit elevated temperatures that can lead to catastrophic deterioration of the wheel end components such as bearings, races, spindles, knuckles, seals, hubs, rotors, patch bolts, calipers, brake pads, and abs sensors.
Consequence: This could result in loss of control, and/or the potential for a fire.
How to Fix: Dealers will inspect the front and rear brake calipers for corrosion and replace or rebuild the calipers as necessary. The recall began on August 18, 2004. Owners should contact monaco at 1-800-685-6545.
Recall Notes: Monaco recall no. R02175. Customers can also contact the national highway traffic safety administration's auto safety hotline at 1-888-dash-2-dot (1-888-327-4236).
