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Originally Posted by mrufin
Found this bus on FB.
https://www.facebook.com/marketplace...ssenger_banner
My wife really wants a smaller bus like this but the owner says it has hydraulic brakes. From what I read on here everyone says air brakes are a must.
Is it supposed to be this stressful to buy a bus?
My budget is about $7500. Prefer to stay closer to $5k.
Reno budget about $7-10k.
Thanks,
Mike
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I was a mechanic and diesel mechanic for over 20 years. I also drove professionally 18 wheelers. Worked on both air and electric over hydraulic brakes. I have also owned both types. Personally, I would be more concerned about overall condition of the vehicle and the deal/price. With any large vehicle, learning how to use your brakes, regardless what type they are is the important issue. Learning how to brake on down hill grades is whats important. From the pics, that bus looks really clean. Yes, air brakes are going to be simpler with less parts, and stronger stopping but hydraulic brakes work well too when maintained in good condition. A short school bus is not a fulled loaded 18 wheeler that must have air brakes. Use the fact that the bus has hydraulic brakes to negotiate a lower price if the bus is really clean. That's my take.