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 Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:27 am Post subject: Brake Line Question |
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Dennis
For what it is worth, I blew a break line on my MarkIII when revving
up the 912.
I have 6 inch Maco breaks with the factory supplied plastic
tubing. The failure occurred at the tubing connection with the
master cylinder. The tubbing pulled out of the brass connector. The
tubing had compression ridges in it from the clamping action of the
connector. It was in tight. It also had a brass insert to prevent
the tub from collapsing.
I phoned the Maco factory and discovered that the breaks were too
small for the plane and engine. I was putting much more pressure on
the breaks than they were designed for. I had to upgrade the brak
calipers to a larger pad.
Ron
At 12:14 PM 2/22/2006, you wrote:
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<Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.af.mil>
Dear Kolb Friends -
Am seeking input on brake line components - need to know if I am using
decent quality parts.
While taxiing in windy conditions last weekend, I applied heavy braking
force and blew out my right brake line. "Blew out" meaning, the nylon brake
line separated from a Nylo-Seal union fitting along the brake line.
Unfortunately, my brake lines (Nylo-Seal nylon tubing, 1/4 inch) are not
continuous all the way from the master cylinder to the brake; they were too
short and I had to install a union to extend them.
Initial plans are to simply reconnect the union to the brake line. But I am
wondering if these Nylo-Seal fittings are good quality, or if there are
better fittings that other Kolb builders have used.
Any advice is helpful ... thanks!
Dennis Kirby
Mark-3, 912
Cedar Crest, NM
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Dennis.Kirby(at)kirtland.
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| Posted: Fri Feb 24, 2006 8:59 am Post subject: Brake Line Question |
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<< Most of them work better with a special brass ferule inserted into the
end of the plastic tube. Tom Kuffel >>
<< That brass ferrule is mandatory in my book. It is even available at the
ACE hardware down the street. Steve B. >>
Is this true? Will installing a little brass ferrule on the Nylo-Seal
fittings make them work better?
The instructions that come with the Nylo-Seal fittings simply tell you to
"Insert the tube into the fitting and tighten 2-1/2 turns."
I may try it, if the consensus suggests that mixing and matching parts like
this really works.
Dennis Kirby
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Denny Rowe
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Location: Leechburg, PA
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