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Can I convert to regular brake chambers from Rotochambers?

Started by belfert, September 11, 2011, 04:35:52 PM

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luvrbus

For the good American made Roto Chambers they cost $1500.00 now, the junk knock offs from China you can buy from 6 to $800.00,I would still like to know the reasoning they used Roto chambers, I know they are supposed to give a soft stop without locking because the rod pushes on the shoe and the inside turns for more braking pressure but I never saw much difference between the 2 systems     
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belfert

FleetPride doesn't have them in stock, but they list rotochamber diaphragms on their website for over $200 each.  The regular type 24 brake chambers are in the local store for $50 each.  It makes way more sense to replace the chambers.
Brian Elfert - 1995 Dina Viaggio 1000 Series 60/B500 - 75% done but usable - Minneapolis, MN

luvrbus

Quote from: belfert on September 30, 2025, 07:45:08 PM
FleetPride doesn't have them in stock, but they list rotochamber diaphragms on their website for over $200 each.  The regular type 24 brake chambers are in the local store for $50 each.  It makes way more sense to replace the chambers.

That's crazy $200.00 for a diaphragm, you are supposed to replace the diaphragms on both sides when replacing a bad diaphragm on a Roto chamber ,that would cost you $400.00   
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