brakes

Phillip · Post by **Phillip** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 5:31 pm

'On our Safari Sahara when the red ABS light comes on,almost alway it is one of the front sensors,if you tap them back in the system should work.
Phillip

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, g umstead wrote:
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> Big red light on dash that said the abs was not working. On my mh, the abs computer is under the drivers side dash. In the middle of the box is a button. Push the button and count the number of flashes. The computer will tell you what is wrong. If you want more info let me know.
> George
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> ________________________________
> From: Phillip
> To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:57:08 AM
> Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: brakes
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> How do you know you need the sensor,two bad sensors in a roll ?
> What was the reson you where checking the ABS system in the first place ?
> Phillip
> --- In Safarifriends@ yahoogroups. com, "George" wrote:
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> > Just a note to let the Safari owners and others as well about Safari/Monaco. They are ripping us off big time. I needed a ABS brake sensor a few months ago and ordered it from Safari. COST $153.00 plus $12.oo shipping. Well, I needed another one and you cannot reach anyone at Monaco so now I'm searching for the sensor. Went to my local auto parts store and he says no go but to try a big truck parts store which I was able to find one. He's got the sensor in stock and get this.....$45. 00 plus tax. Boy, do the mfg and dealers rip us off and now I say no more. Learned a big lesson!!!
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> > Thanks for the Safari group
> > George
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g umstead · Post by **g umstead** » Tue Apr 14, 2009 11:15 pm

'I checked the resistence in the sensors and it showed they were bad. I found a complete diagnostic listing on Meritor website and checked the system out. George

From: Phillip
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 2:30:06 AM
Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: brakes

On our Safari Sahara when the red ABS light comes on,almost alway it is one of the front sensors,if you tap them back in the system should work.
Phillip

--- In Safarifriends%40yahoogroups.com, g umstead wrote:
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> Big red light on dash that said the abs was not working. On my mh, the abs computer is under the drivers side dash. In the middle of the box is a button. Push the button and count the number of flashes. The computer will tell you what is wrong. If you want more info let me know.
> George
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> ____________ _________ _________ __
> From: Phillip
> To: Safarifriends%40yahoogroups.com
> Sent: Tuesday, April 14, 2009 1:57:08 AM
> Subject: [Safarifriends] Re: brakes
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> How do you know you need the sensor,two bad sensors in a roll ?
> What was the reson you where checking the ABS system in the first place ?
> Phillip
> --- In Safarifriends@ yahoogroups. com, "George" wrote:
> >
> > Just a note to let the Safari owners and others as well about Safari/Monaco. They are ripping us off big time. I needed a ABS brake sensor a few months ago and ordered it from Safari. COST $153.00 plus $12.oo shipping. Well, I needed another one and you cannot reach anyone at Monaco so now I'm searching for the sensor. Went to my local auto parts store and he says no go but to try a big truck parts store which I was able to find one. He's got the sensor in stock and get this.....$45. 00 plus tax. Boy, do the mfg and dealers rip us off and now I say no more. Learned a big lesson!!!
> >
> > Thanks for the Safari group
> > George
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georgeu · Post by **georgeu** » Sat Aug 27, 2011 11:41 am

'I remember seeing some info about a gentleman that is selling rear brake calipers for the magnum chassis. Yep...I have a rear brake caliper locking up. If anyone knows the part number for the caliper on a 2000 Serengeti, Magnum chassis please let me know. Thanks to all'

parrishwa · Post by **parrishwa** » Sat Sep 10, 2011 12:48 pm

'Can you tell me anything about the recall and the details? I have a 99 and was told today that the sensors on my 99 Safari are missing.

--- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, "Denny Fogle" wrote:
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> --- In Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com, g umstead wrote:
> >I know that there was a recall on some calipers, I was told by the
> previous owner of my 99 contential that the front calipers were
> changed under that recall.
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> > ________________________________
> > From: glen milender
> > To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
> > Sent: Sunday, November 9, 2008 10:34:57 AM
> > Subject: Re: [Safarifriends] brakes
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> > George - I'll tell you what happened recently to me - you can
> decide if it's relevant. I was having trouble with a front brake
> caliper not opening after being used. I should say that my 96
> Serengeti was a repo that must have sat a long time (only 45,00 mi).
> Anyway I tried to work on that caliper but couldn't get to open. I
> took it to the shop and had to replace two calipers and turn all
> rotors. Cost approx 1700-1800 dollars. This is Northern Mn so labor
> might be cheaper. Hope it helps. Glen Milender
> >
> > 11/8/08, George wrote:
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> > From: George
> > Subject: [Safarifriends] brakes
> > To: Safarifriends@ yahoogroups. com
> > Date: Saturday, November 8, 2008, 6:48 PM
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> > Has anyone had brake problems with their safari. I have a 2000
> > Seregenti and the ABS light is on. Found I had 2 bad abs sensors
> and I
> > replaced them. Now it feels like the brakes are locking up when I
> > drive it. Could the master cylinder be bad. I would appreciate any
> > info from others.
> > Thanks
> > George
> >
>

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georgeu · Post by **georgeu** » Thu Nov 03, 2011 11:42 am

'Anyone had to replace the rear brakes, rotors and calipers? Just wondering how much to expect and how hard is it to do.'

mattmetz1339 · Post by **mattmetz1339** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 12:31 am

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where might I find replacement brake pads for my 96 safari ivory?

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John Clevenger · Post by **John Clevenger** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 1:56 am

'Brake Pads EU-ED236 or 236 (all fours) NAPA UP-7149-M NAPA or eBay, JohnC 96 Safari Sahara 3540 250 Cat2005 TJ/Fusion(O) I I I I I I I (O) From: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com [mailto:Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 07, 2015 7:40 AM
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Subject: [Safarifriends] brakes
where might I find replacement brake pads for my 96 safari ivory?
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fountking · Post by **fountking** » Wed Oct 07, 2015 11:00 am

'Just replaced calipers and pads on the front NAPA pads up-7149-m calipers se8556

Bob 96 Serengeti
Magnum Chassis
velvet ride'

Dick Missett · Post by **Dick Missett** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 1:55 pm

'mattmetz (?)
I was able to order the brake pads for my 98 Sahara from NAPA PN UP-7149-M Same PN front and rear made by Bendix for Ford trucks. HTH
Dick Missett98 Sahara 300 CATWyoming, PA
From: "mattmetz1339@... [Safarifriends]"
To: Safarifriends@yahoogroups.com
Sent: Wednesday, October 7, 2015 8:39 AM
Subject: [Safarifriends] brakes

where might I find replacement brake pads for my 96 safari ivory?

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daveg · Post by **daveg** » Sat Oct 10, 2015 2:44 pm

' Dick, which Sahara do you have? I'm guessing these part# would also fit mine....

- Dave Guyer, 1999 30' Safari Sahara, Magnum with Velvet Ride, 300 Cat 3126B, Allison 6

On 10/10/2015 7:55 PM, Dick Missett dngmissett@... [Safarifriends] wrote:

I was able to order the brake pads for my 98 Sahara from NAPA PN UP-7149-M Same PN front and rear made by Bendix for Ford trucks. HTH
Dick Missett 98 Sahara 300 CAT Wyoming, PA
Posted by: Dick Missett dngmissett@...

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