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MJKTuck(at)cs.com
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 Posted: Sun Jan 29, 2006 7:30 pm Post subject: Monowheel Brake |
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Hi Folks,
I finally got around to building one of those wooden blocks that can be used
to hook onto the main leg (just forward of the wheel) and using a jack raise
the wheel off the ground. Works great but I figured I would be able to spin the
wheel.
It seems the brake pad is touching the brake disc such that a force of
probably a pound or two is needed to rotate the wheel. This probably accounts for
the rather polished state of the brake disc - I just assumed this was from
normal braking.
I can pull the aircraft along with no problem. My brake handle pulls probably
an inch or so before I feel the brake pressure so would have thought the
brake 'relaxed' in off mode. Could it be some kind of lubrication is needed in the
brake area, I think maybe gunge buildup is somehow preventing the brakes to
relax.
Anyone else had a similar problem. Solutions?
Regards,
Martin Tuck
Europa N152MT
Wichita, Kansas
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NevEyre(at)aol.com
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| Posted: Mon Jan 30, 2006 12:16 am Post subject: Monowheel Brake |
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Hi Martin,
The bores of the two holes in the brake pad plate, are probably grabbing the
two pins [ like the action of a ''mastic gun'' ]........ ease the holes
slightly, and radius the edges, to prevent the corners ''grabbing''.Ensure the
piston is coming out evenly, push it back with a G [ C?} clamp if it is scewed,
and pump it out when the caliper is reinstalled.
Lube with a smear of ''Copperslip'' or similar copper filled grease.
Cheers,
Nev.
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