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Pete 389. Parking brake won't release, please help

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Just.Do.It, Sep 2, 2019.

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  1. Sep 3, 2019 #61
    spsauerland

    spsauerland Road Train Member

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    LOL, very true. Usually why I try not to go to in depth on here. Eyes on the truck is very, very helpful in troubleshooting!
     
    spsauerland, Sep 3, 2019
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  3. Sep 3, 2019 #62
    Freightliner Classic

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    Sound dumb but my freightliner did that and it was a kink in the air line
     
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  4. Sep 3, 2019 #63
    Just.Do.It

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    Yeah, this another guy is something.. He tells me upfront that I will need to unload cars to get to that QR1 valve. My answer was - "unloading on the HWY shoulder will be a b..ch". He goes "why don't you drive it to the exit?? You can still drive it". I say No, you can't drive it period, I bet $100 you cant drive it. He goes "watch me". He jumps on the driver seat ( I let him do it, because I know he won't be able to move it ). This mfkr puts it on the low gear, and drives truck to the exit, about 600 feet. Brakes were smoking a bit, but he got me off the HWY. That was a big surprise for me. I guess I am still a newbie in this business.
     
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  5. Sep 3, 2019 #64
    x1Heavy

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    I enjoyed the process of discovery that everything up until a final understanding of the real problem is futile and expensive.

    Same old story from my time. Unless you had a mechanic old enough to know whatdamatta the minute you pull in.
     
    x1Heavy, Sep 3, 2019
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  7. Sep 3, 2019 #65
    TTNJ

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    So are you rolling yet and was the issue confirmed to be what the latest mechanic said it was?
     
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  8. Sep 3, 2019 #66
    Just.Do.It

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    He confirmed faulty QR1 valve by pinching some air hoses. Fixing it right now, brought new valve. Says it cost $690. Seems a bit overpriced to me.
     
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  9. Sep 3, 2019 #67
    TTNJ

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    Depends on what he replaced it with.....valve can cost anywhere from $10-$200.
    Hope it works for you but to be honest I am still a little skeptical this will fix the issue.
     
    TTNJ, Sep 3, 2019
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  10. Sep 3, 2019 #68
    JonJon78

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    How much did the first mechanic charge you for the abs module?
     
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  11. Sep 3, 2019 #69
    Just.Do.It

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    First guy got $20 cash from me, that was it.

    FIXED. QR1 valve was the problem. Waiting for the invoce.
     
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  12. Sep 3, 2019 #70
    TTNJ

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    Great news!

    I have to admit I did not think this was the issue. Wasn’t really sure what it was but I was skeptical.

    Now for the obvious....you are behind schedule, get rolling and be safe!
     
    TTNJ, Sep 3, 2019
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