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Tue 10/28/08


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     1. 06:49 PM - Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines... (Matt Dralle)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:49:17 PM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Question On Low-Pressure Brake Lines...
    Dear Listers, I spent a lot of time staring at those plastic brake lines for the low pressure side and just didn't like a thing about them. Just imagine if one were to break and what a mess all the brake fluid all over the cockpit would be like. After some thought, I came up with the following system for the low pressure feed. I used standard AN 1/4" fittings and aluminum tubing to bring the fluid from the reservoir to a tee fitting and then to bulkhead fittings that connect to standard Aeroquip hoses to the master calendars. Yeah, it was a little more weight, but the peace of mind is worth it. But here's my question. Notice that on the back side of the second bulkhead, I kind of looped the tubing up and around the hole for the vent. This also positioned tee fitting nicely to feed the left and right sides. The top of that loop is maybe 4 to 5" higher than the top of the reservoir, though. Is the flow from the reservoir to the master cylinders suppose to be basically "gravity fed" or is the "pump" action from the master cylinders all that is necessary to keep the tube and master cylinders full? Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res)




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