Motorhome brake upgrade
I have a 40' 2002 Beaver Santiam. I have never been entirely pleased with its braking capability. We are about to travel to the 5 National Parks in Utah and I was wondering if anyone has any suggestio...
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justlou wrote:
if you overheated the brakes you may have glazed the drums or shoes. This will cause reduced braking capability. Take your coach to a good truck brake center and have them checked. With an exhaust brake and proper transmission use you should never overheat your brakes to the point of smoking.
justlou
Correct!
Kluckraft
To prevent overheating, glazing, smoking and/or ruining your brakes when descending a grade....NEVER RIDE THE BRAKES!
If/when you need to slow down more than downshifting and the exhaust brake can handle, simply apply the service brakes FIRMLY until the coach slows to a comfortable speed... then RELEASE them... (repeat as necessary).
Mel
'96 Safari
