933Scope Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 New member - great forum. I've been looking to purchase a historic piece of fire apparatus and finally got a chance to inspect one for sale that is within my budget. FD had maintenance records that I went through. One note I found on a repair order was likely from the mechanic doing some brake work (air brakes). It stated something to the effect that the air/brake lines were hardened and beyond service life and should be replaced (about 26 yrs). It didn't seem as though this was done. Would this be expected for a 25-30 yr old chassis and anyone have a ballpark on what this would cost? I'm assuming this is replacement of nylon/rubber material lines and not metal. Flexible, non-metallic lines would seem easier and less labor cost to replace, but maybe I'm missing something or my assumptions aren't accurate. Thanks in advance for any information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fxfymn Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 Everyone has gone to the nylon type of air lines now. They are not expensive nor difficult to do. The only hang up might be getting some of the old fittings out to replace them with the new fittings that accept the hose. Quote Money, sex, and fire; everybody thinks everyone else is getting more than they are! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CF600 Posted June 28, 2016 Share Posted June 28, 2016 I would ask if it was all the air lines or just the short lines that go from the frame to the brake chambers. This would be expected and is a relatively easy and inexpensive fix. Just a thought 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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