> Is this what this is all down to paying over $3000 for a brake mod that
> should cost less than $500. Sad.
> Looks like the next thing to manufacture is a brake mod kit for under $500.
I think you are right. I would be very surprised if GM didn't use as much
off-the-shelf running gear as they could when they designed the coach. Since the
GMC is front wheel drive, the rear brake system (backing plates, bearings, spindles,
etc.) is similar to what you would find on the front of a conventional rear drive
vehicle. I would guess that front disc brakes from one of the larger GMC vehicles
(1 ton van, for example) would be a pretty good starting point. My 23 ft.1978
Midas, built on a 1 ton GMC van chassis, uses 16.5 inch rims with 8 lugs, and has
disc brakes in front. If the bolt circle is the same, this series of vehicle could
provide all or most of the pieces needed.
> should cost less than $500. Sad.
> Looks like the next thing to manufacture is a brake mod kit for under $500.
I think you are right. I would be very surprised if GM didn't use as much
off-the-shelf running gear as they could when they designed the coach. Since the
GMC is front wheel drive, the rear brake system (backing plates, bearings, spindles,
etc.) is similar to what you would find on the front of a conventional rear drive
vehicle. I would guess that front disc brakes from one of the larger GMC vehicles
(1 ton van, for example) would be a pretty good starting point. My 23 ft.1978
Midas, built on a 1 ton GMC van chassis, uses 16.5 inch rims with 8 lugs, and has
disc brakes in front. If the bolt circle is the same, this series of vehicle could
provide all or most of the pieces needed.
