Results for "rotors"

Turned onto that steep mountain grade last week and heard grinding from my 2014 F53 chassis, but I can't figure out how to properly inspect the brake pads and rotors. I've been crawling around under there, contorting myself into every possible position, but I just can't get a good view of the brake components through the wheel openings.

Is there a specific technique or approach that actually works for getting a proper look at the pad thickness and rotor condition? I really want to stay on top of brake maintenance, but the limited visibility is making this nearly impossible. Should I be using special tools, or is there a better method I'm missing? …more

Between leaving my campsite last night and starting up this morning, my Ford E-450 Class C developed this awful front-end squeaking that definitely wasn't there before. My 2004 E-450 Class C with 54k miles has developed a squeak coming from the front end, and I'm not sure how to figure out what's causing it.

The squeak seems to happen at different times - sometimes when I'm braking, other times when going over bumps or rough roads. I've heard it could be anything from brake issues to suspension problems, but I honestly don't know how to tell the difference or what to check first.

Could someone help me understand how to properly diagnose where this front squeak is coming from? I'd really appreciate any step-by-step guidance on what to look for and how to identify whether it's a brake problem versus suspension issue. …more

Standing next to my neighbor's flawless 2001 Triple E Signature diesel pusher makes the concerning issues on this one I'm considering buying even more obvious. Never owned a diesel coach before, only gas units. At 24 years old, what are the critical inspection points I should focus on? Should I be concerned about the age, or is Triple E known for quality construction that holds up over time? …more

I spent a fortune replacing front wheel bearings on my 2018-2019 Ford F53 motorhome because they keep failing way faster than normal, and apparently other RV owners are getting hammered too. A friend's 2018 F53 chassis just had a complete bearing failure at only 22,000 miles - the wheel was literally at an angle and destroyed the tire too.

This has me worried sick about my own rig. Are there documented issues with premature wheel bearing failures on 2018-2019 F53 chassis? I'm seeing reports of failures happening way too early, and I'm terrified of having a catastrophic failure while driving. What's causing these failures and should I be doing something preventative before I end up stranded on the highway? …more

Despite getting my tools ready and being determined to tackle this steering shimmy hitting my 1997 Class A motorhome at 55 mph — where should I start? Based on my troubleshooting, this appears to be a wheel balance issue, though I suspect there could also be tire wear patterns or front end component problems contributing to the vibration.

I need to locate commercial truck tire facilities in the Columbus, Ohio area that can properly handle motorhome wheel balancing services. Standard automotive shops don't have the equipment for larger RV wheels, so I'm specifically looking for commercial-grade tire service centers that can diagnose whether this is purely a balance issue or if there are additional front end problems requiring attention. …more

Somewhere between last month's slightly low oil pressure reading on my '91 Ford E350 460 engine and today's complete engine knocking, I'm thinking this oil pump is finally dying.

Here's the weird part - oil pressure gauge sits really low (like concerningly low) but the temp gauge never even hits the middle, stays cool as a cucumber. She runs like a total champ though, starts every time, smooth as butter, pulls hills no problem. Just hit 99k miles and put about 7k on her this year with zero issues performance-wise.

Everything I'm reading online says oil pump problems usually show up as low pressure AND high temps together. But I've got low pressure with low temps, which seems backwards? Had one moment recently where the oil pressure suddenly jumped to normal mid-range after smelling some hot oil at a gas stop. Is this actually pointing to oil pump failure, or am I maybe looking at faulty gauges or sending units instead? …more

According to my experience, my motorhome tire covers only cause emergency driving issues when it's above 85 degrees outside — they stay put fine in cooler weather. I'm worried about what would happen if I forget to remove them before driving, especially in an emergency situation where I might need to leave quickly.

Would driving with the tire covers still on damage my tires or wheels? I'm hoping they would just tear off harmlessly, but I honestly don't know and don't want to risk expensive tire damage. Any advice on what actually happens and whether it's safe to drive if I absolutely had to? …more

About every 6 months my 2016 Tiffin Allegro 36 UA is eating through brake rotors on this Ford F53 chassis with Dana 17060s rear axle. When I look up brake rotors using my VIN, everything shows 10-lug parts, but my RV actually has 8-lug rotors.

Why is the Ford VIN lookup giving me wrong brake rotor specs? Where should I be sourcing 8-lug brake parts for this Dana axle configuration instead? …more