How to check brake pad on a Freightliner DP ?
How do you visually check the brake pads on a 2004 Freightliner diesel pusher Freightliner Chassis? Approximately what is the minimal thickness of pad thickness? I haven't looked, but I believe I h...
Forum Discussion
supercub wrote:
Thanks for the input. I just crawled under and checked the pads, easiest thing in the world to see. There's no back cover, it's completely open,. I didn't measure, but my pads looked to be at least 3/4 of inch.
Thanks again.
Partner,
You've got a long brake-life ahead of you. Especially if you use your exhaust brake accurately and efficiently. Of all the repairs, maintenance, questions, inquiries on here, almost none have ever asked on how to replace the brakes on a DP. Not that very many DP drivers could do it anyways, but a few can and, would be willing to do it, if the need arises. Anyway, you're good to go for quite a while.
Scott
