Community Forums

Bear007 · 01-03-2011, 12:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DriVer

Was there any pad transfer?

What is the significance of pad transfer? I don't think my calipers were hanging up. I paid RTS over $400 to clean and lubricate the brakes/calipers. The next service at recall reveals cracked rotors. I assert that the quality of the original rotors was substandard. I know the response from Workhorse is not up to my standard..

DriVer · 01-03-2011, 07:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bear007

What is the significance of pad transfer?

The significance is what they will or will not pay for. Pad transfer undeniably shows that a caliper presented a condition that is reimbursable under the terms of the Interim Repair Procedure.

The rotors are not substandard or defective. If RTS changed you $400.00 for any optional or follow on work to your brakes while you were at their dealership I expect that a. You needed the work done and B. You received more value than what you paid for.

Did you not present these questions to Keith at the time you had the work done? I'm sure that he would have taken the time to explain it all to you.

tomb10 · 01-08-2011, 07:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mountainkowboy

My appt. is the 7th of Jan for my recall to be completed. I have never had a problem with my brakes, except for a faulty ABS sensor right after we bought it that was covered under warranty. Our coach has 11K on it, we are not retired and havent been able to to use it much since Oct of 09 due to family stuff. We will be using it as a "getaway" this winter in the Palm Desert, with a few short trips this winter.

Man I cant wait to retire!!!!

I had my calipers replaced last week and since that time, I have had a noise and vibration in the brake peddle that I'm thinking is a ABS speed sensor that is malfunctioning. Can you tell me how you knew that you had a sensor problem that you mentioned. What were the symtoms?? I didn't mention previously that I had a problem several months ago with the calipers not releasing and it completely melted the oil retaining cap on the hub and l lost most of the oil. It got really hot.

Thanks

mountainkowboy · 01-08-2011, 08:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomb10

I had my calipers replaced last week and since that time, I have had a noise and vibration in the brake peddle that I'm thinking is a ABS speed sensor that is malfunctioning. Can you tell me how you knew that you had a sensor problem that you mentioned. What were the symtoms?? I didn't mention previously that I had a problem several months ago with the calipers not releasing and it completely melted the oil retaining cap on the hub and l lost most of the oil. It got really hot.

Thanks

I didnt know that the ABS sensor was the problem till it went in to RTS. The problem presented itself a low speeds, 20mph and under, there was no noise. I just had a slow pedal pulse when the brakes were applied. Nothing above 20mph though.

Our coach is at RTS now for the recall, dropped it off there yesterday. Will be picking it up next Friday. We are having some other things done to it while its there, so I hope there isnt any other parts required for the brakes.

az bound · 01-09-2011, 06:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tomb10

I had my calipers replaced last week and since that time, I have had a noise and vibration in the brake peddle that I'm thinking is a ABS speed sensor that is malfunctioning. Can you tell me how you knew that you had a sensor problem that you mentioned. What were the symtoms?? I didn't mention previously that I had a problem several months ago with the calipers not releasing and it completely melted the oil retaining cap on the hub and l lost most of the oil. It got really hot.

Thanks

From what you are discribing you may well have a rotor that is warped. Excessive heat will cause it to happen and a melted cap on the hub would be a good indication along with the pulsing you are feeling.

barlin44 · 02-10-2011, 06:47 PM

Hi All,
My new MH has been at my dealer (DeMartini) out of Grass Valley. They took care of my list of warranty issues and they had my brake recall performed at a local Chevy service dept. for us. I got word yesterday that my MH is back at their lot with recall completed. They will now be installing a Falcon all terrain hitch and a SMI (I think its called?) brake system for our HHR. DeMartini has exceeded my expectations in sales and service. So yes we are happy

.......campers.

Happy adventures to you and yours,
Barney

y2kbaja · 03-09-2011, 05:19 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jjonas9019

I They had the rig for 5 days, changed all four calibers, installed all new pads and rotors. Total cost to me was about $250. I. They changed the rotors and pads as well. The rig drives like it was supposed to.
Jeb Jonas

$250.00?!?!? The quote for my brakes (all 4 rotors with pads and seals) was $1499.00!! It's hard enough putting gas in this thing now a days but 22,000-miles and needs brakes all the way around. Has anybody gotten further with Workhorse to help pay for this? The dealer says no because the boots did not show any signs of overheating. But this is a classic condition of spongy brake pedal, overheating brakes--cracked rotors!! I was planning a summer vacation, not anymore. The RV will have to sit for another 6 months (making payments and insurance) until we can afford to go out again. Oh, and forget selling it or trading it it, owe too much. Maybe the bank will be coming to get it soon. Sorry for the vent. But I'm frustrated.

FLYING BUTCH · 03-10-2011, 06:26 AM

Does anyone know off hand if Beaver Coaches are involved with this recall?

DriVer · 03-10-2011, 06:40 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLYING BUTCH

Does anyone know off hand if Beaver Coaches are involved with this recall?

FLYING BUTCH, Not that I am aware of. This recall is for Workhorse and spans a half dozen of more gas and front engine diesel powered motorhome chassis.

mfire1339 · 03-10-2011, 06:45 AM

Flying Butch, Need more input. What model and year? Could very well be.

Mike

DriVer · 03-10-2011, 07:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mfire1339

Flying Butch, Need more input. What model and year? Could very well be.

Mike, There aren't any Beavers that are involved in the 51101-C (Workhorse) Brake Caliper Recall.

Perhaps posting this issue in the Monaco Owners Forum would yield better results.

mfire1339 · 03-10-2011, 09:23 AM

Thought they made a gas model for a time, Oops

Mike

dickfrompasadena · 03-12-2011, 01:11 PM

You can count on Workhorse to find a way not to pay for the substandard parts they use in their chasis. I've learned my lesson and will not buy Workhorse again. They dragged their feet on the brake recall and will not stand behind their products.

roy goble · 07-10-2011, 05:26 PM

Finally got around to having my brake recall done this past week. Had it done at Midway Chevrolet, in Phoenix. Had 55,500 miles on motorhome so I decided to have pads replaced. They called me and asked if I was sure I wanted the pads replaced, because they had over 50% left. I went ahead and replaced because Workhorse was paying the labor. Very happy with Midway.