Air brakes

[Gator48]

We are in our 3rd year of ownership and traveling in our 2006 Itasca Horizon. Retired last year and now have the time for the longer trips.

I always like to have a lot of stopping room so everything doesn't end up front because of a panic stop.
Last trip I had to make two rather short stops for brake lights and noticed if I feathered the brakes rather than hitting them hard I ran out of pedal at the end of the stop. In other words the pedal was hard on the floor with no travel left and the wheels were not feeling like there was anything left if I need to lock them up.

Will "pumping" air brakes give better braking or just use up air? With 36,000 miles I don't think the linings should be used up. I will probable get them checked, but I wondered what you all think.

input please.


Dave

[Terryallan]

honestly. It sounds like you have a air leak. They should hold firm, and yes pumping them will only use more air, and make it worse.
I suggest you get to a service center and have them checked.