Back in September, while we were in PA., the right rear brake on the coach locked and got really hot. After stopping and letting the brake cool off, we proceeded on our way. The brakes acted fine all the way to Houston, but the ABS light was on on the dash. I had a guy out to look at the brakes and lubricate the calipers, as is required by Workhorse frames on their brakes. The ABS sensor appeared ok (he thought that because the brake got so hot, that the sensor would melt), he took it out and noted that it had been rubbing against the rotor. That would have caused the sensor to malfunction. He proceeded to lube the calipers on all 4 brakes and noted that the right front calipers were well lubricated.
As some of you know, we had trouble with the front brakes locking up about 2 years ago and had Demontrond RV look at the brakes and fix them. The service writer told us about the need to lube the calipers and told us that they had done so. Well, it appears that they only lubed ONE of the four sets of calipers. I dislike Demontrond for several reasons, and this is a perfect example of the slipshod work that they do. They keep your RV for several weeks, then don't do the work needed. They also charge an exorbitant amount for their slipshod work. I never miss an opportunity to tell someone NEVER, NEVER go to them or use their service department.
We are taking the coach in for new flooring on Monday, and Ted & Donna have graciously offered to have us stay with them while the work is being done. They even are allowing us to bring Cleo (the wonder cat) along. We really appreciate them and all that they do for us.
Ta ta for now
1 comment:
Wow wow wow! glad things are going so well there at the RV Park! sorry that the brakes are acting all crazy on your RV. we have 3 out of four little boys at our new digs this weekend..so far...i may pick up brendan tonite on my way home from work, woohoo! Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving and Christmas!!!
~ Crissy
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