Looking great now though. 
I know you’re jerking my chain but can you explain what a real bike is.
Sorry if the links I supplied where the wrong size Alde must have used a different size I guess what size did the thread end up being was it 1/2" BSP instead of 3/8" will just help others in the future if needed.
I fitted Mintex disc and pads to my Hymer and they squealed, contacted Mintex and they sent me some stick on anti squeal pads , don’t know why they didn’t supply them originally. Sorted the problem
Those wheels are in an awful state with standing all those years.
I had new discs and pads on the front last year, and the pads (don't know what brand though), have done nothing but squeal when cold, so I think I'll get a set of Brembo, Ferodo, or Bosch.
Cheers,
Jock.
Thanks for that Manic.
TBH, I wasn't aware there was such a thing. 
Here's the link ..
Yes I was going to say a common fault nowadays is some new pads don't have shims on them to stop the squealing.
From memory your Flair is very evenly balanced with the rear axle about double the front on a weigh bridge so I have done this as one calculation but normally would do it for each axle, for tyre pressures I use a rule of thumb, actual axle weight divided by maximum axle weight multiplied by the maximum tyre pressure, your tyres will be 121 rated so 1450kg per wheel and a maximum pressure of 5.75 bar or 83.4 psi, @ 6 wheels maximum load would be 8700kg = 5850/8700 = 0.672 using 83.4 psi as the maximum 0.672x83.4=56.0448 psi I then usually add 10% to that to cover any imbalance side to side so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from FalkenNot according to the tyre manufacturer.
I am plated at 6850Kgs, and in full holiday mode with E-Bikes onboard, I'm running at 5850Kgs.
My tyre wear is consistently even, both across and around the tread, on both front and rear.
Cheers,
Jock.
the Palace is much heavier on the front axle at just over 2600kg when empty vs yours at about 1900kg I think so I run 76 psi front, it was delivered with over 80 all around and running empty that wasn't good.
Yes it was the stick on type Mintex sent focThanks for that Manic.
A search reveals pads or shims.
Cheers,
Jock.
I always swap the old ones if they come without.
Thank you - ordered.
Yes me too.
I've not had this on a weighbridge yet , might try that one near uncle Lenny HB before I go over the water just to see what I'm weighing in at in full fettleFrom memory your Flair is very evenly balanced with the rear axle about double the front on a weigh bridge so I have done this as one calculation but normally would do it for each axle, for tyre pressures I use a rule of thumb, actual axle weight divided by maximum axle weight multiplied by the maximum tyre pressure, your tyres will be 121 rated so 1450kg per wheel and a maximum pressure of 5.75 bar or 83.4 psi, @ 6 wheels maximum load would be 8700kg = 5850/8700 = 0.672 using 83.4 psi as the maximum 0.672x83.4=56.0448 psi I then usually add 10% to that to cover any imbalance side to side so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from Falken
Yes our front axle load is rated at 2900kg which is more than some vans are running all up
Anybody with 225x75x16 might find this table interesting, it's from Continental but I don't believe the name matters its down to the designed load rating and maximum pressure.
View attachment 959148
S is for single and T is for twinned wheels, then it's just axle load referenced up to pressure in bar 1 bar = 14.5 psi.
We are actually plated at 2300Kgs on the front axle Martin, but appreciate actual running weight might be less.so I would be happy with 62 psi which luckily is very close to the figures you got from Falken
Trial and error with tyre pressures and front air bag pressures finally settled at 4 - 4.2 bar in the tyres, and 3 - 3.5 bar in the air bags. A higher tyre pressure became bone shakingly uncomfortable. Falken got it spot on with their advice re pressures and axle weights.
Not to worry the one on ebay was only £3.50 so no big loss. I wasn't sure of the sizes and the outside looked the same when it arrived .
Looks a proper job much better than the cheapo versionsNot to worry the one on ebay was only £3.50 so no big loss. I wasn't sure of the sizes and the outside looked the same when it arrived .
This is the one we've fitted now looks like it was 3/8
Lever will be easier when driving anyway
put the other in the spares kit you never know it might come in handy
Aye ill keep hold of both . The old one incase I need another later I'll just take it in with me and say "gonnae gaes yin o thon " lolLooks a proper job much better than the cheapo versions
Nightmare these BSP and NPT threads no logic in their sizing whatsoever
Yes get that Jock, I think yours weighs about 1900 ish on the front, plated will be higher for sure, ours is plated 2900 and running over 2600kg auto box retarder and 200 litres of fuel doesn't help so I try to load all heavy stuff in the garage and light stuff at the front.We are actually plated at 2300Kgs on the front axle Martin, but appreciate actual running weight might be less.
Cheers,
Jock
We have one of those but red handle,Not to worry the one on ebay was only £3.50 so no big loss. I wasn't sure of the sizes and the outside looked the same when it arrived .
This is the one we've fitted now looks like it was 3/8
Lever will be easier when driving anyway
I was thinking that too Dave....................though knowing how deep in the flooring it is, there's now way I'll be operating ours when driving.Looks a proper job much better than the cheapo versions
I originally came from mechanical background too Brian, I served my time with Taggarts Austin rover then Ford....but due to unfortunate events I left that trade in my early 20's and went in to various other things , powder coater , welder , metal fabrication etc etc .I was thinking there will be nothing you don’t know about your Flair ,you’ve learnt in a few weeks what’s taken me over 20 years and I’m still learning,and I came from a mechanics background,I take my hat off to you
Tam used cheap ones from eBay they are OK for the price. I have them from both Amazon and eBay and had part of the strip fail on one others I've found they lose brightness over a few years.
I installed a strip in the MH garage a few years ago, from Amazon, and they’re fine, but basic. I’d quite like to install some in the hab area too. The Amazon ones certainly aren’t a fiver!
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