Squeaky brakes

[ouraydog]

I have a 2009 Tour and brakes squeak loudly when used lightly at low speed. It is very annoying when manuvering in a RV park. The Freightliner sevice center in San Diego checked the brakes and didn't find anything wrong other than the squeak. No glazing etc..

Anybody have a fix for this problem?

Thanks, Bill Barton

[TXiceman]

Are these disc or drum brakes? If disc brakes there are some things you can do. try scuffing the pad and let them reseat. Take a coarse file and bevel the leading edges of each pad. Make sure the anti-rattle clips are installed and the slide and pins are properly lubricated.

If you do not drive it very often, the disc can get a bit of surface rust on them which can cause some moaning or noise.

Ken

[Sammie]

If you have drum brakes try the following procedure. It worked for me when my coach was new.

RV Tech Library - Burnishing Squeeling Brakes

Sammie

[Wayne M]

I have a 2008 Destination and the same thing occurred. It has subsided to an almost non-squeak status. I say almost, because if it has been sitting here in this humid climate it will squeal when i first move it, What I'll do is turn the exhaust break off and just stop with the brakes only. The squeaking disappeard.

It worked for me.

Good luck.