Hard brakes -- on 1976 airstream.
Hi, I recently bought a 1976 airstream motor home and the brakes, while they do work, take a lot of leg strength to operate, and to hold the vehicle in place when idling in Drive. I know the bra...
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The brake booster will be under the driver's floor, best way to see it will be under looking up.
Not knowing what basic service is a couple of guesses. If someone pulled the wheels and looked at the pads and they looked good they could still be glazed and not stop well. Shoes on the rear could be the same.
The calipers have a lot of sliding machined surfaces that need to be clean, smooth, and well lubed so they move freely. Same for the drums, the adjusters need to be free, lots of other pieces that rust including the backing plate.
Not knowing what basic service is a couple of guesses. If someone pulled the wheels and looked at the pads and they looked good they could still be glazed and not stop well. Shoes on the rear could be the same.
The calipers have a lot of sliding machined surfaces that need to be clean, smooth, and well lubed so they move freely. Same for the drums, the adjusters need to be free, lots of other pieces that rust including the backing plate.
