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Zeenixx · 07-02-2023, 01:09 AM

Hello all RV Motor Home Enthusiasts.

Hope everyone is having an amazing Independence Day weekend and Fourth of July Freedom.

On the other hand im going to be taking apart my Future RV Home that i want to live in with my Beautiful Fiancé and her Dream to live in a RV Motor Home with me.

I have ONE BIG ISSUSE My Brakes are not releasing from the Rotor. I have the P30 Chassis Manual & 86 Fleetwood Bounder Owner Manual. My Dream is to fix this problem so i can live happily ever after with my Love. Im all ears and eyes to any one who can guide me to the right direction.

My e-mail is Alahviva@gmail.com You are free to contact me there

Isaac-1 · 07-02-2023, 05:18 AM

The P30 coaches had a variety of brake options over the years, this included front disk and rear drum brakes, as well as disk all around, the disk could be either single or dual piston caliper style, which one do you have?

MrMark52 · 07-02-2023, 06:08 AM

In addition to Isaac-1 advice -

1. Buy new front and rear rubber hoses for the coach
2. Buy 2-3 quarts of brake fluid (I believe DOT3 but confirm for you system)
3. Strongly consider getting replacement rebuilt or new disc calipers and wheel cylinders (if used). Same for your mMaster Cylinder.
4. Replace everything mentioned above, then using the brake fluid, flush and bleed the hydraulic brake system until the fluid runs clear.
5. Drive the coach to allow the brake system to heat up, then bleed the brakes again.

Isaac-1 · 07-02-2023, 06:26 AM

I agree, also polish and lubricate the caliper slides with brake caliper grease. Rebuilt calipers for these can be bought online (amazon, etc.) for under $100 each for the dual piston style, and under $70 for the single piston.

See this video for a walk through of the process

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0Mvth3L44aU

bill06447 · 07-02-2023, 05:49 PM

My 4th of July weekend project was replace the front brake hoses and calipers. You can get reman calipers for 25-50 plus the refundable core fee. Hoses run around 15 each. Pads? 30-50. You'll need a quart of DOT3 fluid to flush the system.

Hoses are notorious for causing sticking brakes, esp once they reach the ten year mark. Your brake parts are close to 40 years old. Just get it done.

Zeenixx · 07-03-2023, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by bill06447

My 4th of July weekend project was replace the front brake hoses and calipers. You can get reman calipers for 25-50 plus the refundable core fee. Hoses run around 15 each. Pads? 30-50. You'll need a quart of DOT3 fluid to flush the system.

Hoses are notorious for causing sticking brakes, esp once they reach the ten year mark. Your brake parts are close to 40 years old. Just get it done.

i need to get passenger side caliper and hose gave me the wrong one got DOT 3 fluid. 2 6 ton stands im almost set. im gratful for everyone trying to help me out. i want to try to check the lever for the brake bell crank twinboat said i need to check if it is in good condition or not. i need to find where i can get cheaper rotor dicks there $140 each.

bill06447 · 07-03-2023, 10:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Zeenixx

i need to get passenger side caliper and hose gave me the wrong one got DOT 3 fluid. 2 6 ton stands im almost set. im gratful for everyone trying to help me out. i want to try to check the lever for the brake bell crank twinboat said i need to check if it is in good condition or not. i need to find where i can get cheaper rotor dicks there $140 each.

Rock Auto has front rotor assemblies for under 100. Add a couple bucks for bearings and seals.

Isaac-1 · 07-04-2023, 12:08 AM

If it is the same as my 2002 model you will need:

CR Oil seal 21294 or equivalent

If you want to replace the bearings they are

Timken bearing set 045
Timken bearing set 251 (also listed as GM 457043)

Crasher · 07-04-2023, 09:29 AM

Do yourself and Fiancé a favor and follow the advise given in Post #3. Anything less will give problems at some point. One brake failure could ruin your day or worse. That's just the start to get an older RV going. Then go for the tires. How old are they?? Be sure to flush and replace all fluids. Living and traveling in an RV can be a great life with the right preparation, but it isn't cheap.

1972VWbus · 07-07-2023, 12:33 PM

Brake hoses collapsing internally will cause the issue of brake/s not releasing.

Zeenixx · 07-08-2023, 03:58 AM

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Originally Posted by 1972VWbus

Brake hoses collapsing internally will cause the issue of brake/s not releasing.

the cashier gave me the wrong brake hose and the calipers haven't came in yet. for the right front wheel. im going to drive to auto zone and see if my parts came in and ill start tomorrow jacking up the rv puting stands for safety and ill replace the brake calipers and brake hoses left front and right front. well see how that goes. wish me luck. ill take pics.thank you everyone