| Author | Message | ||
| Donald P H (Eagle19952)
Registered Member Username: Eagle19952 Post Number: 25 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.223.229.84 Rating: N/A |
Am near Palestine Tx. Left rear brake will NOT release, right wheel has dug a hole in soft sand...., have called tow service. What valve in the air system is sticking,not allowing the left wheel brake to release? the compressor makes 120/125 psi,I (release) depress yellow brake Park release,make 100 psi treadle application...right tire rolls/spins,left drags.... 1978 Eagle. Need advice.phone 817 776 0440 | ||
| Donald P H (Eagle19952)
Registered Member Username: Eagle19952 Post Number: 26 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.223.136.133 Rating: N/A |
well i am un stuck and have reciefed some advice iwill post back BUT if anyone has any ideas post away.sometimes the easy fix is overlooked. ps not a dime for the wrecker i use Progressive :-) | ||
| john w. roan (Chessie4905)
Registered Member Username: Chessie4905 Post Number: 1904 Registered: 10-2003 Posted From: 71.58.71.157  Rating: N/A |
wait till compressor kicks out at 120/125 psi and then try full brake pedal application. Sometimes 100 psi won't cut it. Other trick would be to adjust gov pressure up to 135 and try that. Lower cut out pressure after you try it. If you can get it released; you may want to service the DD3's; at least the rollers and rod,associated parts. They may be dry or corroded. Don't want to sound stupid, but you are sure that it is a sticking brake and not that the wheel with the least traction is spinning? Thought I should mention it just in case. If you don't have DD3's, then this suggestion won't help. You may also have a leaking diaphragm that won't allow enough pressure to release rollers. | ||
| Steve "Spanky" Aune (Spanky77707)
Registered Member Username: Spanky77707 Post Number: 24 Registered: 1-2010 Posted From: 75.233.142.244  Rating: N/A |
Donald I'm over in the Tyler area, not far from you. If I can be of help, let me know. Phone 903.539.3549 | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 915 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.153.91  Rating: N/A |
Don Let us know what is going on!! Glad your moving again tho. Gomer | ||
| Paul Lawry (Dreamscape)
Registered Member Username: Dreamscape Post Number: 662 Registered: 5-2007 Posted From: 64.40.216.52  Rating: N/A |
Don, We're in Abilene, stop by if you get the chance. Let us know what happened and how you got it fixed. Do you have DD's or Spring Brake cans? Maybe you could make it to our Texas Bus Roundup this year and we could kick a tire or two inbetween cold beverages. Paul 325....660....4635 (Message edited by dreamscape on May 28, 2010) | ||
| J.L.Vickers (Roadrunnertex)
Registered Member Username: Roadrunnertex Post Number: 78 Registered: 10-2006 Posted From: 76.6.79.217 Rating: N/A |
Talked to Donald and the problem is a hose going to the DD3 brake chamber has a leak. He is enroute to Palestine,Texas to have a hose made and a metal bracket re welded. I was able to provide him with local information for the hose replacement shop and a local welding shop. roadrunnertex | ||
| Gary LaBombard (Garylee)
Registered Member Username: Garylee Post Number: 232 Registered: 3-2004 Posted From: 72.155.176.11 Rating: N/A |
There is some really great guys on our bb'ds here, you guys above me are on top of that list. | ||
| Donald P H (Eagle19952)
Registered Member Username: Eagle19952 Post Number: 27 Registered: 11-2007 Posted From: 75.247.197.167 Rating: N/A |
"There is some really great guys on our bb'ds here, you guys above me are on top of that list." THAT THERE IS even for a part time participant.... :-) THANKS too all, now to get back under the bus.....HOTTTER than you know what for an Alaska guy !!!!May wait till darkcooler :-) PS I gotta go to Florida,my Dad is 88 and not well,my Sis needs help..... Thanks again. | ||
| marvin pack (Gomer)
Registered Member Username: Gomer Post Number: 916 Registered: 3-2007 Posted From: 71.53.153.91 Rating: N/A |
Stop by here in Ocala Fl. I am only 5 miles from I-75 and I will have a cup of coffee or as southerners do Have some Sweet tea. Gomer |