And Viton O-rings at the calipers. They're rated for higher temps.
Pax,
Ed Holyoke
Kelly McMullen wrote:
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> If you mean Mil 5606, consider an improvement:
> "Standard" brake fluid for GA aircraft is MIL-H-5606. This fluid has
> been around forever and works fine, but can be improved upon.
> MIL-H-83282 was introduced a few years back and is a synthetic
> upgrade. It performs better in every regard, but of special interest
> is the flash point. 5606 has a flash point of around 225 whereas
> 83282 is around 425. This can be a factor with RVs because there have
> been several reported cases of brake fires on RVs and some have taken
> the whole aircraft with it. Do yourself a favor, upgrade the standard
> MIL-H-5606 to MIL-H-83282: Royco 782 or Aero Shell 31.
>
> Tom Gummo wrote:
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>> On the non pressure side, they are nice as you can see if there is
>> RED fluid in the lines.
>>
>> Tom Gummo
>> Harmon Rocket II
>> 370 hours and still smiling.
>>
>>
>> ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kelly McMullen"
>> <kellym@aviating.com>
>> To: <rv-list@matronics.com>
>> Sent: Tuesday, November 17, 2009 6:32 PM
>> Subject: Re: Brakes
>>
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>>>
>>> http://www.bonacoinc.com/
>>> I believe they have kits for your RV, but the website has little
>>> info beyond what hose and fittings they have available.
>>>
>>> Norman Hunger wrote:
>>>> Hi everybody, I'm poking around my long dormant resurrected kit and
>>>> noticing the right side optional brake pedal lines are white
>>>> plastic. Does any one sell a kit to do this with nicer lines? Can
>>>> small AN fittings be used here?
>>>>
>>>> I was reading about a brake pedal improvement where the short pivot
>>>> point bolts are replaced with AN3-60 bolts. The result is one bolt
>>>> all the way across the bottom of the pedal instead of a single bolt
>>>> on each side. The better alignment of the single bolt shaft reduces
>>>> the possibility of binding and makes the pedals operate smoother.
>>>> Is this true?
>>>>
>>>> I also read some time back about one complaining about draggy
>>>> brakes and the need to upgrade the springs on the master cylinders
>>>> for stronger ones. Is this true?
>>>>
>>>> And what about the brakes? My Vans wheels and brakes and tires are
>>>> now about ten years old. Is it worth while to install Grove wheels
>>>> and brakes? Do they work better?
>>>> http://www.groveaircraft.com/56-1a.html
>>>>
>>>> Who makes the best tires?
>>>>
>>>> Thanks for your support....
>>>> Norman Hunger
>>>> RV6A Delta BC
>>>> Do not archive
>>>> Nov 17-09 - 15
>>>>
>>>>
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