Need to apply a lot of pressure to brake pedal in 2011 Open Road

[calsteve]

Hi,

We have a new 2011 Open Road and is seems that the brakes are not as responsive as they should be. I have to a great deal more pressure to the pedal than I did in my previous RV to make it slow to a stop.
Is this normal for this model?

Thanks,
Steve

[bluepill]

Are you comparing 2 units with air brakes?

[calsteve]

No, neither unit has air brakes. They are both gas engines.

[paz]

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Originally Posted by calsteve Hi, We have a new 2011 Open Road and is seems that the brakes are not as responsive as they should be. I have to a great deal more pressure to the pedal than I did in my previous RV to make it slow to a stop. Is this normal for this model? Thanks, Steve

I don't think Tiffin used the Workhorse chassis on the 2011 Allegro, so I assume your chassis is a Ford. What chassis was your previous RV built on? It may just be a difference between chassis manufacturers.

On the other hand, since you say your new coach requires a great deal more pressure to the pedal, you may have a vacuum leak or other problem with your brakes. You might get a better response to your question if you post it on the Ford Chassis Owners Forum.

[Z714X4]

Just drove my Open Road today and while it's not a easy as my car it certainly isn't hard. It takes a little more pressure than my truck, and more than that than my car, but not a lot.
Please have your brakes checked if you think it's too hard.