---------------------------------------------------------- RV10-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Mon 09/03/12: 7 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 03:57 PM - Re: Brake Pads? (Ron B.) 2. 04:56 PM - Re: Brake Pads? (Bob Turner) 3. 05:09 PM - Re: Re: Brake Pads? (bob-tcw) 4. 06:17 PM - Re: Brake Pads? (rv10flyer) 5. 07:07 PM - Re: Re: Brake Pads? (Kelly McMullen) 6. 07:31 PM - Re: Re: Brake Pads? (Seano) 7. 10:22 PM - Re: Re: Brake Pads? (Robin Marks) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 03:57:26 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? From: "Ron B." I don't see the RV-10 pads listed on Desser's site. Am I missing them or are they no longer available. Thanks Ron Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382345#382345 ________________________________ Message 2 _____________________________________ Time: 04:56:11 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? From: "Bob Turner" Ron, as posted also on VAF, Rapco is apparently no longer making them. I emailed Desser a few months ago and they did not have any, and did not know if or when they ever would. But, the Rapco pads for the 10 were still twice as expensive as the pads for any other RV, just a few dollars less than the Clevelands ($19 per pad from Chief, with no rivets included). -------- Bob Turner RV-10 QB Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382348#382348 ________________________________ Message 3 _____________________________________ Time: 05:09:01 PM PST US From: "bob-tcw" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? You are not missing anything. I called them to order the Rapco pads and got the following story when I then called Rapco. They are going to have the brake pads, hopefully in the next few weeks. They made an initial set for PMA qualification testing, but haven't made any since as they await the FAA approval. The initial build were the ones that some folks were able to buy, but now are out of stock. They told me the testing was complete and they were awaiting the paperwork, so perhaps they will actually be available soon. Also, they led me to believe the price would be coming down to about $12 per lining. Bob Newman N541RV -----Original Message----- From: Ron B. Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 6:55 PM Subject: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? I don't see the RV-10 pads listed on Desser's site. Am I missing them or are they no longer available. Thanks Ron Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382345#382345 ________________________________ Message 4 _____________________________________ Time: 06:17:20 PM PST US Subject: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? From: "rv10flyer" When someone hears they are available again, please post. I am only at 76.9 hrs, but I like keeping spares on hand of oil filter/oil/tires/tubes/pads/start & master contactors/fuel selector valve/prop oring/caliper oring. I have all but pads and caliper oring in case someone gets in a bind and is near S. Ohio. -------- Wayne Gillispie Read this topic online here: http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382350#382350 ________________________________ Message 5 _____________________________________ Time: 07:07:15 PM PST US From: Kelly McMullen Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? What kind of life are folks experiencing with their brake pads? I would hope at least 300 hours, perhaps more. On 9/3/2012 6:16 PM, rv10flyer wrote: > > When someone hears they are available again, please post. > > I am only at 76.9 hrs, but I like keeping spares on hand of oil filter/oil/tires/tubes/pads/start & master contactors/fuel selector valve/prop oring/caliper oring. I have all but pads and caliper oring in case someone gets in a bind and is near S. Ohio. > > -------- > Wayne Gillispie > > > Read this topic online here: > > http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382350#382350 > > ----- No virus found in this message. Checked by AVG - www.avg.com ________________________________ Message 6 _____________________________________ Time: 07:31:47 PM PST US From: "Seano" Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? Of course we all think we are good on our brakes but I "believe" I have been pretty easy on mine. I have been mostly landing on long runways and not needing to get on them. When I finally replaced mine they were literally 1/128 from the rivets. I looked at them around 190 flight hours and thought I had some room for more flights when I probably should have replaced them. Mine started to grab so I cleaned them up replaced the O-ring and liners at 247 hours. As you recall Kelly, you replied to my question about replacing the parts but all I needed to do was replace the liners, O-rings and bleed them. I used that lube you recommended and so far they have worked great. I think when the puck was close to the end of its travel it was causing the assembly to wedge against the rotor causing it to rub and stick. So I would say around 200 flight hours the liners should be replaced. I guess it would be more accurate to look at cycles but I haven't calculated that yet. On another note we all have heard from Vans that lower pressure was better for vibration. I filled my tires up to 50psi and they work really good this way. I built the gear leg stiffeners out of wood and glassed them in. It really resolved the vibration except for days I was extremely light. When I was really light I still felt a little vibration on my right gear leg. Now I have 50 PSI in the tires and absolutely no vibration. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kelly McMullen" Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 8:06 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? > > What kind of life are folks experiencing with their brake pads? I would > hope at least 300 hours, perhaps more. > > On 9/3/2012 6:16 PM, rv10flyer wrote: >> >> When someone hears they are available again, please post. >> >> I am only at 76.9 hrs, but I like keeping spares on hand of oil >> filter/oil/tires/tubes/pads/start & master contactors/fuel selector >> valve/prop oring/caliper oring. I have all but pads and caliper oring in >> case someone gets in a bind and is near S. Ohio. >> >> -------- >> Wayne Gillispie >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382350#382350 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > > ________________________________ Message 7 _____________________________________ Time: 10:22:28 PM PST US From: Robin Marks Subject: RE: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? I run a little higher psi too and have no shimmy with no stiffeners. I usually fly solo but rarely land with less than half tanks. I have a feeling that most -10 pilots will go through their first set of pads a lot faster than subsequent sets due to knowing your craft better. Drive that plane with your heels on the floor as much as you can. Robin -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Seano Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 7:31 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? Of course we all think we are good on our brakes but I "believe" I have been pretty easy on mine. I have been mostly landing on long runways and not needing to get on them. When I finally replaced mine they were literally 1/128 from the rivets. I looked at them around 190 flight hours and thought I had some room for more flights when I probably should have replaced them. Mine started to grab so I cleaned them up replaced the O-ring and liners at 247 hours. As you recall Kelly, you replied to my question about replacing the parts but all I needed to do was replace the liners, O-rings and bleed them. I used that lube you recommended and so far they have worked great. I think when the puck was close to the end of its travel it was causing the assembly to wedge against the rotor causing it to rub and stick. So I would say around 200 flight hours the liners should be replaced. I guess it would be more accurate to look at cycles but I haven't calculated that yet. On another note we all have heard from Vans that lower pressure was better for vibration. I filled my tires up to 50psi and they work really good this way. I built the gear leg stiffeners out of wood and glassed them in. It really resolved the vibration except for days I was extremely light. When I was really light I still felt a little vibration on my right gear leg. Now I have 50 PSI in the tires and absolutely no vibration. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Kelly McMullen" Sent: Monday, September 03, 2012 8:06 PM Subject: Re: RV10-List: Re: Brake Pads? > > What kind of life are folks experiencing with their brake pads? I would > hope at least 300 hours, perhaps more. > > On 9/3/2012 6:16 PM, rv10flyer wrote: >> >> When someone hears they are available again, please post. >> >> I am only at 76.9 hrs, but I like keeping spares on hand of oil >> filter/oil/tires/tubes/pads/start & master contactors/fuel selector >> valve/prop oring/caliper oring. I have all but pads and caliper oring in >> case someone gets in a bind and is near S. Ohio. >> >> -------- >> Wayne Gillispie >> >> >> >> >> Read this topic online here: >> >> http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=382350#382350 >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > > > ----- > No virus found in this message. > Checked by AVG - www.avg.com > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv10-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV10-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/rv10-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv10-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.