Anyone have Matco brakes installed? Can you show me how you made your
wheelpant brackets? Off list is fine for photos.
ronwrig...@yahoo.com
Thanks,
RonSt. Louis, MO
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I have a question on fitting a set of Matco brakes.. ?Once they are installed
Matco wants you to measure the distance between the brake plate adapter and the
caliper housing? ?Max 0.125 and min .05 inches using new pads.
Then they tell you to "adjust the length by moving the brake plate inboard o
Thanks Orma, it probably is either an M66-103 or a M66-106 depending
upon caliper size, I'll have to check if I have a 1.25" or 1.5" piston.
Hello Net
Today I went to the airport to play with a set of Cleveland wheels and to
see how the brakes compare to my Matco (Rosenhan) brakes. If you would like
to see, please go to
http://kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/MatcoVsCleveland.htm
At lunch today I was discussing with a Falco builder, my
Thanks Orma, for the comparison, I have had Matco brakes for the past nine
years, 450 hours on the plane and only want to change the pads. I
notice the right pad gets more wear as that is the brake I apply the most
while taxing and yes while starting and maintaining the roll on take off
as
Mark L said that he is using rudder trim to take out some of the need to use
the rudder during takeoff. I plan to try that also.
Orma
Southfield, MI
N110LR Tweety, old enough to drink this year
Flying and more flying, to the gathering or bust
http://www.kr-2.aviation-mechanics.com/
Rudder and rudder trim are only effective with a little bit of airspeed. In
calm air, I have to keep the tailwheel planted until I see 40 indicated,
otherwise I'll need some right brake to keep the plane headed down the runway.
With 10 kts of crosswind from the left, take offs include bumping
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