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Dash valves

Discussion in 'Heavy Duty Diesel Truck Mechanics Forum' started by Dino soar, Jan 27, 2020.

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  1. Jan 27, 2020 #1
    Dino soar

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    My parking valves are leaking on my truck.

    Is there any better or worse brand to buy?

    Freightliner wants $185 for the parking valves. Is there a good alternative that is less expensive?

    Someone mentioned rebuilding the valves with new O-rings. Is that a good option?
     
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  3. Jan 27, 2020 #2
    lester

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    I've always just rebuilt mine. Easier than replacing the whole assembly. Although the parts guy looked at me funny when I requested a rebuild kit rather than new valves. Seems no one likes to sell rebuild parts anymore.
     
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  4. Jan 27, 2020 #3
    xsetra

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    A mechanic suggested to me if rebuilding also replace the spool. I'm not sure what part in the valve that is.

    He told me all the o-rings and the spool can be replaced from the front of assembly. It is not necessary to remove the valve from the dash.
     
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  5. Jan 27, 2020 #4
    blairandgretchen

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    Sure it's the dash valve, not a brake chamber?
     
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  7. Jan 27, 2020 #5
    Dino soar

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    It better not be.

    Every one on the truck is brand new with 0 miles on them and all new airlines.

    I'm going to double-check tomorrow to make sure it is not anything else behind the dash, as suggested.

    But if I start the truck and let it build up to 120 and shut the truck off, I hear an air leak at the valve, or at least I hear it there where the valves are on the dash.

    This is with the brakes locked.
     
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  8. Jan 27, 2020 #6
    BoxCarKidd

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    If your truck was parked for awhile you may get by with O-rings and maybe spools, just old O-rings.
    My experience with repairing plastic valves was not so good. Found the plastic wore where the O-rings travel. Repair often did not work or last.
     
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  9. Jan 27, 2020 #7
    Dino soar

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    Is there a better or worse brand to buy?

    Is there any alternative to $185 at Freightliner?

    I do not mind spending that if that is a reasonable price for something that is going to be good.

    This is my first round buying them so I really I'm not sure on the price or what to buy or where.
     
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  10. Jan 27, 2020 #8
    truckdriver31

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    is $185 going to kill you. check truck pro. online etc. dont rebuild buy new and be done with it. not worth a out of service or worse
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2020 #9
    201

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    Not to poke fun, but aren't you the guy that loves their Frightliner? I don't recall the dash valves leaking on my Peterbilt,,,sorry, that was a low blow, maybe the air is backing up through the dash valves. 4 way valve sticking?
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2020 #10
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    I can’t remember if the blend door is air activated on those. You might try moving the selector and see if the leak changes.
     
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