Fastlane Tracks
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Hi my name is Chris I have a 2005 Winnebago Journey 39f Freightliner chassis with only 19000 miles
Here’s my issue when using moderate to heavy braking we smell hot brakes. Now mind you I am using a properly working exhaust brake on maximum and I am referring to taking a freeway off ramp from say 50 mph approach speed, with a 20 mph turn in the ramp, now that’s only a 30mph decrease in speed and yet we smell brakes.
Is this because of the poor interior to exterior seal on the bottom of the coach floor?
I will also add that I am a retired truck driver that is quite familiar with air braking systems and how to properly adjust for maximum equal braking on all wheels. In my big truck any time I smelled hot brakes were when I was hauling a max load and having to do hard braking. In a big truck the bias on braking is about 60% rear and 40% front, but I have been told that the bias may be different on a coach.
Could this possibly have the wrong bias valve or be installed backwards?
Next time out I plan on using my inferred temp gun to get an idea on how hot the brake drums are getting and how even the temperatures are side to side.
Here’s my issue when using moderate to heavy braking we smell hot brakes. Now mind you I am using a properly working exhaust brake on maximum and I am referring to taking a freeway off ramp from say 50 mph approach speed, with a 20 mph turn in the ramp, now that’s only a 30mph decrease in speed and yet we smell brakes.
Is this because of the poor interior to exterior seal on the bottom of the coach floor?
I will also add that I am a retired truck driver that is quite familiar with air braking systems and how to properly adjust for maximum equal braking on all wheels. In my big truck any time I smelled hot brakes were when I was hauling a max load and having to do hard braking. In a big truck the bias on braking is about 60% rear and 40% front, but I have been told that the bias may be different on a coach.
Could this possibly have the wrong bias valve or be installed backwards?
Next time out I plan on using my inferred temp gun to get an idea on how hot the brake drums are getting and how even the temperatures are side to side.
