---------------------------------------------------------- RV-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Wed 01/19/11: 8 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 01:10 AM - Tom's Oil Filter cutter (Brian Von Bevern) 2. 07:29 AM - sticking brake (thomas sargent) 3. 07:49 AM - Re: sticking brake (Randy Hooper) 4. 07:49 AM - Re: sticking brake (Todd and Kris Neidinger) 5. 08:01 AM - Re: sticking brake (Jeff Orear) 6. 11:48 AM - Re: sticking brake (BOB L WATSON) 7. 12:21 PM - Re: sticking brake (Linn Walters) 8. 12:25 PM - Re: sticking brake (Dan Bergeron) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 01:10:02 AM PST US From: "Brian Von Bevern" Subject: RV-List: Tom's Oil Filter cutter I second the motion for one of Tom's oil filter cutters (the flyboyaccessories link). I got mine from Aircraft Spruce---mainly because it was the cheapest filter cutter I could find---but it works great. Cuts the top off the filter in one pass, like a can opener. Just be ready for the filter element to drip a lot of oil, even after you've left the filter sitting upside down for a while. Ask me how I know... No connection other than a very satisfied customer. Brian V RV-6 KOJC ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 07:29:13 AM PST US Subject: RV-List: sticking brake From: thomas sargent Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was sticking. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left rudder wouldn't overcome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. Back in the hangar the right wheel fairing was pretty warm. I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of itself after a bit as the pad wears down. Is there anything I can do to fix this? Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. -- Tom Sargent ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:07 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake From: Randy Hooper Check that the pressure plate is free to move on the pins. some times they get rusty and bind. Yes I'd check this before next flight. On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 9:23 AM, thomas sargent wrote: > Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was > sticking. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left rudder > wouldn't overcome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. Back in the > hangar the right wheel fairing was pretty warm. > > I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of itself > after a bit as the pad wears down. > > Is there anything I can do to fix this? > > Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. > > -- > Tom Sargent > > * > > * > > -- Randy Hooper ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 07:49:07 AM PST US From: Todd and Kris Neidinger Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake I had the same issue even with additional springs added to the brake cylinder. Turned out that I had over tightened the bolts connecting the brake pedals to the rudder weldment. It doesn't take much binding to cause the brakes to hangup and generate a lot of heat. Todd Neidinger RV-9 On 1/19/2011 9:23 AM, thomas sargent wrote: > Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was > sticking. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left > rudder wouldn't overcome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. > Back in the hangar the right wheel fairing was pretty warm. > > I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of > itself after a bit as the pad wears down. > > Is there anything I can do to fix this? > > Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. > > -- > Tom Sargent > * > > > * ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 08:01:44 AM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake From: Jeff Orear Tom: This is very common with the Matco master cylinders provided with the kit. Two things you can do include installing an additional external spring at th e top of each brake cylinder, as well as installing a single, long bolt wher e each brake pedal pivots. If you visit vansairforce.net and search the sub ject, you should be able to find some pictures. Was discussed at rivetbange rs.com as well. I found that installing the extra springs did the trick for me. Regards, Jeff Orear RV6A N782P Peshtigo, WI Sent from my iPad On Jan 19, 2011, at 9:23 AM, thomas sargent wrote: > Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was stickin g. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left rudder wouldn't o vercome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. Back in the hangar the r ight wheel fairing was pretty warm. > > I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of itsel f after a bit as the pad wears down. > > Is there anything I can do to fix this? > > Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. > > -- > Tom Sargent > > ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= ========================== ========= > ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 11:48:15 AM PST US From: BOB L WATSON Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake Better to fix before next flight always,harder to fix away from home,and sa fer =0Aat home.=0A=0A=0A=0A=0A________________________________=0AFrom: thom as sargent =0ATo: rv-list =0ASent : Wed, January 19, 2011 7:23:33 AM=0ASubject: RV-List: sticking brake=0A=0A Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was sticking .- =0A(I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left rudder would n't overcome =0Ait.- I had to keep tapping the left brake.- Back in the hangar the right wheel =0Afairing was pretty warm.=0A=0AI've- assumed th at with new brakes, that sticking would take care of itself =0Aafter a bit as the pad wears down.- =0A=0A=0AIs there anything I can do to fix this? =0A=0AIs ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again.=0A=0A-- =0ATom S ====================== =0A ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 12:21:50 PM PST US From: Linn Walters Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake On 1/19/2011 10:23 AM, thomas sargent wrote: > Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was > sticking. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left > rudder wouldn't overcome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. > Back in the hangar the right wheel fairing was pretty warm. > > I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of > itself after a bit as the pad wears down. The problem may be the brake puck isn't relaxing when the brake pedal is released Or it may be the O-ring on the brake puck is old and hardened. > > > Is there anything I can do to fix this? First, check that the master cylinder piston rod is coming all the way out. It only needs to be in a little bit to block the fluid from coming back. If that doesn't solve the problem, check the brake cylinder. Remove the puck in the brake cylinder. clean the brake cylinder on the inside. Replace the O-ring on the puck. > > Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. Well, bleed the brakes again. Linn > > -- > Tom Sargent > * > > > * ________________________________ Message 8 _____________________________________ Time: 12:25:28 PM PST US Subject: Re: RV-List: sticking brake From: Dan Bergeron Tom: I had an issue with dragging brakes when I first started flying my RV-7A in August 09. A friend and mentor suggested I loosen all of the bolts/castle nuts holding the brake pedals inside the rudder frames. (I have dual brake assemblies.) I loosened every one of them to less than finger tight - they're actually loose - no possibility of them coming apart because they're secured with cotter keys. Problem solved - no more dragging brakes. Take a look - this could be your problem. Dan Bergeron RV-7A - N307TB 215 hours On Wed, Jan 19, 2011 at 10:23 AM, thomas sargent wrote: > Taxiiing out after my last landing the right brake on my RV-6A was > sticking. (I've only got about 30 hours on the plane.) Full left rudder > wouldn't overcome it. I had to keep tapping the left brake. Back in the > hangar the right wheel fairing was pretty warm. > > I've assumed that with new brakes, that sticking would take care of itself > after a bit as the pad wears down. > > Is there anything I can do to fix this? > > Is ther anytjhing I should check before I fly again. > > -- > Tom Sargent > > * > > * > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV-List.htm Web Forum Interface To Lists http://forums.matronics.com Matronics List Wiki http://wiki.matronics.com Full Archive Search Engine http://www.matronics.com/search 7-Day List Browse http://www.matronics.com/browse/rv-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv-list Browse Other Lists http://www.matronics.com/browse Live Online Chat! http://www.matronics.com/chat Archive Downloading http://www.matronics.com/archives Photo Share http://www.matronics.com/photoshare Other Email Lists http://www.matronics.com/emaillists Contributions http://www.matronics.com/contribution ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- These Email List Services are sponsored solely by Matronics and through the generous Contributions of its members.