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dutch (Dutch)
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Username: Dutch
Post Number: 43
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 216.9.250.6
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 7:47 pm: | |
Hello fellow busnuts
After "wrestling" with my 4106 I decided to bring it to a mechanic who knows a lot more than me about my gm
He is going to charge me about 3000-4000 dollars for this:
Resurfacing brakedrums
New u joint arm that is broken
Replace aircompressor
Replace cannisterfilters to screw ons
Clean airchambers and hoses to all 4 wheels there was about 1 gallon of oil comming out of the aircompressor
Plus labor.
Starts today done by wednesday.
Plus 4 airbags(the old one are full of oil.)
Does this seem to much or pretty fair price??? |
john w. roan (Chessie4905)
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Username: Chessie4905
Post Number: 521
Registered: 10-2003
Posted From: 71.58.117.21
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 8:58 pm: | |
Make sure that resurfacing brake drums don't cause shoe application problems. I'd want the brakes gone over thoroughly... worn anchor pins, bad rollers, worn slack adjusters, worn lining, etc. How much of the original lining is left? If it is worn half or more, you might consider new linings and new drums. New drums and linings aren't as expensive as you might think. If the drums get cut because of grooves and uneveness, the lining will have to wear back in to the drum, as it will be uneven and have ridges too. When drums are cut oversize, you are supposed to install oversize rollers to maintain the proper travel. Unless they just need a light clean up cut and all parts are in good condition, you should consider a complete redo, and replace brake diaphrams while you are at it as the oil in system will cause them to deteriorate. Does your coach have dd3's or emergency brake lever? Just replacing the rear bags? |
dutch (Dutch)
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Username: Dutch
Post Number: 44
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 66.68.98.151
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 10:24 pm: | |
they are replacing ALL 4 bags and i believe it has an emergency brake lever.and they claim that with the very thourough(spelling??) cleaning that the oil will be out of the airlines |
larry currier (Larryc)
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Username: Larryc
Post Number: 82
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 64.12.116.203
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Tuesday, April 03, 2007 - 11:17 pm: | |
Just to add it up in my head and guessing about $80 hr labor, I can see about $2800. New drums $125 ea, compressor $300, u joint $50, filters $125, air spring $150, brake shoe kits $50 ea.... Drums {4} $500, Shoe kits (4) $200, compressor $300 u joint $50, filters $125, air springs $600. $1775 parts estimate. labor est. 1 hr per wheel for outboard brake job $320, compressor 2 hr $160, u joint $80, filter head change $80, 1hr per bag on air springs $320, $960 labor est. $2735 total guess! |
dutch (Dutch)
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Username: Dutch
Post Number: 45
Registered: 2-2007
Posted From: 66.68.98.151
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 9:34 am: | |
oops
he is also replacing most of the hoses(either slight holes in it and or worn out. |
Mike Eades (Mike4905)
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Username: Mike4905
Post Number: 149
Registered: 12-2000
Posted From: 68.207.200.143
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Votes: 0 (Vote!) | | Posted on Wednesday, April 04, 2007 - 10:24 pm: | |
Dutch It sounds like he is being very fair. Give Luke a call an ask. Mike |
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