Air Brake Problems of International 4700

International 4700 owners have reported 2 air brake related problems since 1996. Table 1 shows the 1 most common air brake problems. The number one most common problem is related to the vehicle's air brake antilock (2 problems). For details of each of the problem category, use the links in the table.

Table 1. Air Brake related problems of International 4700

Problem Category Number of Problems
Air Brake Antilock problems
2

Air Brake Antilock problem #1

Consumer stated that while driving and when she would apply the brakes the brake pedal would get very heavy, causing the brakes to fail. Ts.

Air Brake Antilock problem #2

While driving down a city street travlling 25mph noticed a smell of burning brakes. Pulled over, noticed smoke coming out of the front right brake housing. Took a hose to it to cool it down. Wheel was in danger of exploding or starting a fire. Contacted dealer still under warranty. This is a brand new design "diamond life brake system". One of the mechanic told him that there is a design flaw on the hydraulic brake system, causing these failure. The left rear caught on fire. This time going 50mph on the hwy. No warning. No nothing. Didn't even allow the brakes.



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