65,000 Mi.Service

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Harry,

Brake chambers are not a show stopper if they fail like an air bag failure would be so I understand the philosophy of running them til they fail.

If one fails on the service brakes it is just a matter of capping the line. If an emergency brake fails, cage the offending brake, cap the line and you are back on the road.

It sounds like you have done a well thought out maintenance routine.

[0533]

Paul,

Have you considered a three axle alignment. It costs about $600 at Prevost. Your investment in tires will cost over $7K, I think it is worth the investment, I did the alignment when I replaced mine tires in jacksonville and am very pleased. Prevost Jacksonville gave me a 1yr. warrantee on all work and parts, but I think they will blame your alignment if you have problems, it is worth the extra bucks.

[hhoppe]

The answer to should the wheels be weight balanced along with Centramatics from them is:
Should the tires/wheels be pre-balanced?

In most cases pre-balancing is not required. If a vibration still exits after installation, a computer balance of the problem position can indicate a mis-mounted or defective tire, a bent wheel or other “out of round” condition, that balance alone cannot correct. Wheel bearings should also be checked and defective parts replaced.
Paul : My first set of tires wore evenly and the alighnment seems adequate. I'll do some future examination for any change here.

Denny: The lower A arm bushings look good. They are at a straight in position and the upper A arm bushings are at an angle, hence the early wear problem.

[Coloradobus]

Harry,

It has always been recommended tome to fill the steer and tag hub reservoirs to the " add mark," and no higher. If you fill them above the 'add" mark, Prevost has had issues with them leaking: hence a replacement bill $$$$$.

[hhoppe]

CO. Bus: I'm aware of that problem from past experiance on my old bus. The people doing my work this time have a lot of experiance, but I will check them myself as Jon & Ron Reagan said " trust but verify". I wouldn't want my newly "Micro Polished Wheels" to get all oily. If anyone is wondering where I'm going to get all the money for these repairs. " Damned if I know."

[Jon Wehrenberg]

Don't worry about where the money is coming from Harry. The politicians don't when they spend our money and we all know how smart they are.