Raimo,
Don't forget the fluid in the system will shrink with the falling
temperatures in your climes, giving an accelerated impression of the brakes
wearing. (likewise be prepared for the brakes binding when the temperatures
get back high in the early summer although I've never heard of anyone
suffering this problem.)
Regards
Bob Harrison Europa Trike G-PTAG
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Raimo Toivio
Sent: 14 October 2009 20:17
Subject: Re: Europa-List: Monowheel master cylinder?
John,
That is true. It was just today I was thinking the same problem.
I filled the cylinder last spring and now after about 50 hrs flight time
/100 landings my brakes are almost gone.
As you well know the situation appears suddenly: day before everything OK
but today I cannot keep it there during magneto check. Brake pads are almost
new like.
I mentioned this thing to one aircraft service man and he told there are
several brake systems (with no reservoir) with screw adjustable lever
position - so it is possible to compensate the increasing stroke.
I would love to have it. Adding fluid is not my favourite job.
Raimo OH-XRT 149 hrs
----- Original Message -----
From: "John & Paddy Wigney" <johnwigney@windstream.net>
Sent: Wednesday, October 14, 2009 6:48 PM
Subject: Europa-List: Monowheel master cylinder?
<johnwigney@windstream.net>
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> Dear Europaphiles,
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> There has been quite a lot of discussion lately regarding problems on
> tri-gear brakes. I now have a question on monowheel brakes.
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> The problem I have is that as the brake pads wear, the stroke on the
> handle increases and the only way to fix this is to add fluid to the
> cylinder since there is no external reservoir. This procedure is a bit
> clumsy and fluid also has to be removed when new pads are fitted
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> Has anyone had success with fitting a different system with a reservoir
> which avoids this problem? Any suggestions or comments would be welcome.
>
> Cheers, John
>
> N262WF, mono XS, 912S
> Mooresville, North Carolina
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