My 2004 MH needs better brakes
I bought a 2004 MH and drove it home today. A few rattles here and there as usual I guess. Now the brakes? They need looked at. It was just inspected but the brakes are soft and it takes a good bit of...
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I had brake problems similar to what you describe. I replaced the calipers, rear cylinders, front and rear brake hoses, master cylinder, and then flushed the entire system. No change in stopping, which was no good.
Then I discovered 2 sections of brake line that were somewhat hard to see, and each had a 12" section of brake hose to allow flex between the body and frame. I had new 2 brake hoses custom made, since replacements are not available. The difference is NIGHT and DAY! Now the motorhome stops like new, and the distance the brake pedal moves has been reduced significantly. From the outside the hoses looked fine, by the way.
Change all your hoses when doing brakes.
Then I discovered 2 sections of brake line that were somewhat hard to see, and each had a 12" section of brake hose to allow flex between the body and frame. I had new 2 brake hoses custom made, since replacements are not available. The difference is NIGHT and DAY! Now the motorhome stops like new, and the distance the brake pedal moves has been reduced significantly. From the outside the hoses looked fine, by the way.
Change all your hoses when doing brakes.
