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Re: [VAL] Re: VAL Digest V3 #332






Hello,

> I have a 1977 31 ft. Soveriegn with center bath, It also has disc 
> brakes.  I need to replace the pads on the brakes. Does anyone know 
> what those disc brakes were originally manufactured for.  I am 
> assuming that Airstream used components off the shelf that were 
> manufactured for one of the Big Three large sedans since they were the 
> only vehicles that came with disc brakes in that era.
>

It should not be much of a job to block up one side and take off one of 
the old pads.   Take it to your local auto parts dealer and ask to find 
a replacement.

>   Secondly I would like to replace the fresh water hoses from my fresh 
> water tank to the pump. which is under the sink but I cannot figure 
> out how to get access to the water tank which is under the centre of 
> the floor.  The unit has been carpeted I think originally it had 
> tiles. Do I need to pull up the carpet.  There is some type of a 
> square recessed plate in the belly pan under the tank. Is this the 
> access to the tank or what.
>

What is wrong with the pipe to the tank?

Dean