squishy brake pedal
97 Coachmen F53 . I have been having trouble getting the coach to slow down when applying brake pedal,and having to push hard on pedal to get to stop. I replaced all four calipers and new pads to repl...
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Question on that Ford.. It's been a while since I paid attention to when they switched from DRUM brakes to DISC.. Which do you have.
Short story.. I had a 1992 Chevy Mini-van.. Excessive brake pedal travel. Dealer noted it but was unable to fix it.> Car had front disc, rear drum brakes.
I decided to put my training to work on it.. Though not specifically "Trained" on brake systems. I have general physics, chemistry and engineering training. A mosest (Assoicates) degree in science and a certificate in electronics. (Now you know why I often take electrical questions),
Well, sitting at my desk waiting for a chance to tell some cops where to go (I was a police dispatcher) I visualized the brake system.....
Next day I pulled into my tire guy and give them ONE SPECIFIC instruction
Mic the drums
WAY, and I mean WAY beyond spec.. Why the dealer could not figure it out I'll never know.. Pulled out and they worked like NEW.
Short story.. I had a 1992 Chevy Mini-van.. Excessive brake pedal travel. Dealer noted it but was unable to fix it.> Car had front disc, rear drum brakes.
I decided to put my training to work on it.. Though not specifically "Trained" on brake systems. I have general physics, chemistry and engineering training. A mosest (Assoicates) degree in science and a certificate in electronics. (Now you know why I often take electrical questions),
Well, sitting at my desk waiting for a chance to tell some cops where to go (I was a police dispatcher) I visualized the brake system.....
Next day I pulled into my tire guy and give them ONE SPECIFIC instruction
Mic the drums
WAY, and I mean WAY beyond spec.. Why the dealer could not figure it out I'll never know.. Pulled out and they worked like NEW.
