| Author | Message | ||
| Harold Bell (Hnbell)
Registered Member Username: Hnbell Post Number: 11 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.108.73.89 Rating: N/A |
Does anyone have a Haldex number or other make of auto slack ajusters for a 1980 MCI9 ? | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 108 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 12.180.53.193  Rating: N/A |
MCI part numbers; can get at MCI Service Parts Front: RH 4R-3-14 LH 4R-3-13 Drive: RH 4R-3-13 LH 4R-3-14 Tag: RH & LH 4F-6-5 | ||
| Harold Bell (Hnbell)
Registered Member Username: Hnbell Post Number: 12 Registered: 11-2004 Posted From: 24.108.73.89 Rating: N/A |
Thanks Mark but I'm looking for auto slack adjusters I looked these numbers up and most are not good anymore and I don't think there auto's | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 516 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.32.83.140 Rating: N/A |
Harold, I had my Eagle changed over to auto slack adjusters by Kaiser Wheel in Eugene Or and they had to change the s cams also because of the spline on manual and auto were different the s cams are not cheap.If you go that route Ryder Truck Parts has the best price on s cams I found out www.ryderfleetproducts.com (Message edited by luvrbus on August 21, 2008) | ||
| Buswarrior (Buswarrior)
Registered Member Username: Buswarrior Post Number: 1338 Registered: 12-2000 Posted From: 76.69.141.195  Rating: N/A |
MCI parts will cross reference them, the website might not do that. happy coaching! buswarrior | ||
| Mark R. Obtinario (Cowlitzcoach)
Registered Member Username: Cowlitzcoach Post Number: 200 Registered: 4-2001 Posted From: 99.203.71.203 Rating: N/A |
The question I have is why would you want auto slack adjusters? They cost a lot of $$$$$$ and in my opinion are not worth the extra $$$$$$. It only takes a few minutes to adjust slack adjusters. And if you are the only one driving your bus and if you only drive a few thousand miles per year I just don't see why you would want automatic slack adjusters. Just my two cents worth. Mark O. Winlock, WA | ||
| Luvrbus (Luvrbus)
Registered Member Username: Luvrbus Post Number: 517 Registered: 8-2006 Posted From: 74.32.83.140 Rating: N/A |
Mark, I have to agree with you at the time I was having a complete upgrade brake job on my Eagle and didn't think the cost would be that great but it added 200 bucks for each wheel to the cost would I do it again no way | ||
| Jim Wilke (Jim Bob) (Pd41044039)
Registered Member Username: Pd41044039 Post Number: 301 Registered: 2-2001 Posted From: 69.77.156.190 Rating: N/A |
Manual slacks are fine for a truck where you have plenty of crawl space & no crush danger. They are fine for the front of a bus if you want to save $$ but if you have ever tried to adjust the rears on a bus by the side of the road or in a campground, the $$ will be worth it. (Like the song: "Don't ask me how I know.") The only down side is that if you have all auto slacks you will be unlikely to do a thorough under bus inspection if any at all. No need to go under there until something fails, right? | ||
| JC Alacoque (Jc_alacoque)
Registered Member Username: Jc_alacoque Post Number: 72 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 72.45.68.242 Rating: N/A |
Why do you want to change to auto adjusters? If your manual slack adjusters are in good shape, I would keep them. How many miles a year do you drive? I drive mine about 10 000, and only adjust them once a year. They don't even need very much taking up at that. It is not hard to do and only takes a few minutes. | ||
| Mark Renner (Boomer)
Registered Member Username: Boomer Post Number: 109 Registered: 11-2006 Posted From: 12.180.53.193 Rating: N/A |
The numbers I posted were for autos, right out of the MC-9 parts manual. They could have been superceded by now, and don't know if they are Haldex, Rockwell, or what brand. True enough, if you don't have a safe method of getting under the bus to inspect and adjust, then the cost of auto slacks becomes well worth it to me. On the other hand, if you frequently get under there to adjust your brakes, you are much more likely to look around for other things, ie leaking wheel seals, etc. | ||
| Mel La Plante (Mel_4104)
Registered Member Username: Mel_4104 Post Number: 60 Registered: 7-2006 Posted From: 64.180.201.215 Rating: N/A |
some people think that auto. slack adjusters are just that-wrong they take a lot of time and effort as you must check to make sure they are working proper and repair themas they are prone to failure and when this happens you end up with your brakes way out of adjustment. ask the fellows that maintain them and they will give you the scoop on why you want to stay away from them. high priced, high maintance and a B to work on as comared to regular adjusters. |