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Sat 08/31/13


Total Messages Posted: 4



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     1. 06:22 PM - Re: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13 (Dennis Fox)
     2. 06:22 PM - Re: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13 (Dennis Fox)
     3. 06:35 PM - Re: 3/16 vs 1/4 Brake Lines... (Matt Dralle)
     4. 07:33 PM - Re: RV-List: Re: 3/16 vs 1/4 Brake Lines... (Dan Bergeron)
 
 
 


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    Time: 06:22:41 PM PST US
    From: Dennis Fox <dennisfox@persona.ca>
    Subject: Re: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13
    My RV8a project is ready for wheels, and I keep thinking about the brake system and lines. Seem to me like some weight could be saved by going with 3/16 brake lines, (smaller line and less fluid). Problem with small lines is the heavy viscosity of A/C hydraulic oil, especially when cold. Solution would be automotive Dot 3 or Dot 4, but are there compatability issues with the Matco master cylinders and Cleveland calipers? Maybe new o-rings could solve the problem? Anyone know the answer? -----Original Message----- From: RV8-List Digest Server Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:02 AM Subject: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete RV8-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the RV8-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 13-08-30&Archive=RV8 Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 13-08-30&Archive=RV8 =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 08/30/13: 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ----------------------


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    Time: 06:22:41 PM PST US
    From: Dennis Fox <dennisfox@persona.ca>
    Subject: Re: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13
    My RV8a project is ready for wheels, and I keep thinking about the brake system and lines. Seem to me like some weight could be saved by going with 3/16 brake lines, (smaller line and less fluid). Problem with small lines is the heavy viscosity of A/C hydraulic oil, especially when cold. Solution would be automotive Dot 3 or Dot 4, but are there compatability issues with the Matco master cylinders and Cleveland calipers? Maybe new o-rings could solve the problem? Anyone know the answer? -----Original Message----- From: RV8-List Digest Server Sent: Saturday, August 31, 2013 1:02 AM Subject: RV8-List Digest: 0 Msgs - 08/30/13 * ================================================= Online Versions of Today's List Digest Archive ================================================= Today's complete RV8-List Digest can also be found in either of the two Web Links listed below. The .html file includes the Digest formatted in HTML for viewing with a web browser and features Hyperlinked Indexes and Message Navigation. The .txt file includes the plain ASCII version of the RV8-List Digest and can be viewed with a generic text editor such as Notepad or with a web browser. HTML Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=html&Chapter 13-08-30&Archive=RV8 Text Version: http://www.matronics.com/digest/digestview.php?Style=82701&View=txt&Chapter 13-08-30&Archive=RV8 =============================================== EMail Version of Today's List Digest Archive =============================================== ---------------------------------------------------------- RV8-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Fri 08/30/13: 0 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ----------------------


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    Time: 06:35:40 PM PST US
    From: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com>
    Subject: Re: 3/16 vs 1/4 Brake Lines...
    At 06:22 PM 8/31/2013 Saturday, you wrote: > >My RV8a project is ready for wheels, and I keep thinking about the brake system and lines. Seem to me like some weight could be saved by going with 3/16 brake lines, (smaller line and less fluid). Problem with small lines is the heavy viscosity of A/C hydraulic oil, especially when cold. Solution would be automotive Dot 3 or Dot 4, but are there compatability issues with the Matco master cylinders and Cleveland calipers? Maybe new o-rings could solve the problem? Anyone know the answer? Hi Dennis, Hum, you should actually put the parts and fluid between a 1/4" and a 3/16" system on a scale and weigh them. I think that you're going to find the difference in weight is almost negligible. Oh the other hand, the difference in braking capabilities could be deadly. Personally, I could stand to lose 50 lbs around my belly. That is some realy weight savings that would make my RV fly a lot better. :-) I've done a fair amount of custom stuff on my RV, but when it comes to engineered stuff like the size of the brake lines, and other dimensional stuff, Van's is the man. Van's hates fat airplanes. If he felt that 3/16" brake lines would be adequate, I know for certain that he would have used them. Matt's $.02. - Matt Dralle RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen" http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap... RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer" http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log Status: 180+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer Mode Matt's Livermore Airport Live ATC Stream! Check out the live ATC stream directly from my hangar at the Livermore Airport. Includes both Tower and Ground transmissions. Archives too! For entertainment purposes only. http://klvk.matronics.com


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    Time: 07:33:21 PM PST US
    Subject: Re: RV-List: Re: 3/16 vs 1/4 Brake Lines...
    From: Dan Bergeron <dan.pat.b@gmail.com>
    Dennis Re use of 3/16" brake line instead of Vans' 1/4" - I'm not an engineer but the folks who design airplanes at Vans Aircraft are - they use 1/4" brake lines for a reason - my advice would be don't do it - there is a serious safety issue here - braking action would almost certainly be dangerously impacted - want to save a few ounces - Matt offered some great advice - go on a diet - Dan Bergeron RV-7A - N307TB 425 hours since first flight on 8/6/09 On Sat, Aug 31, 2013 at 9:34 PM, Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> wrote: > --> RV-List message posted by: Matt Dralle <dralle@matronics.com> > > At 06:22 PM 8/31/2013 Saturday, you wrote: > > > >My RV8a project is ready for wheels, and I keep thinking about the brake > system and lines. Seem to me like some weight could be saved by going with > 3/16 brake lines, (smaller line and less fluid). Problem with small lines > is the heavy viscosity of A/C hydraulic oil, especially when cold. > Solution would be automotive Dot 3 or Dot 4, but are there compatability > issues with the Matco master cylinders and Cleveland calipers? Maybe new > o-rings could solve the problem? Anyone know the answer? > > > Hi Dennis, > > Hum, you should actually put the parts and fluid between a 1/4" and a > 3/16" system on a scale and weigh them. I think that you're going to find > the difference in weight is almost negligible. Oh the other hand, the > difference in braking capabilities could be deadly. Personally, I could > stand to lose 50 lbs around my belly. That is some realy weight savings > that would make my RV fly a lot better. :-) > > I've done a fair amount of custom stuff on my RV, but when it comes to > engineered stuff like the size of the brake lines, and other dimensional > stuff, Van's is the man. Van's hates fat airplanes. If he felt that 3/16" > brake lines would be adequate, I know for certain that he would have used > them. > > Matt's $.02. > > > - > Matt Dralle > > RV-8 #82880 N998RV "Ruby Vixen" > http://www.mattsrv8.com - Matt's Complete RV-8 Construction Log > http://www.mattsrv8.com/Mishap - Landing Mishap Rebuild Log > http://www.youtube.com/MattsRV8 - Matt's RV-8 HDTV YouTube Channel > Status: 172+ Hours TTSN - Rebuilding Fuselage After Landing Mishap... > > RV-6 #20916 N360EM "The Flyer" > http://www.mattsrv6.com - Matt's RV-6 Revitalization Log > Status: 180+ Hours Since Purchase - Upgrades Complete; Now In Full Flyer > Mode > > Matt's Livermore Airport Live ATC Stream! > Check out the live ATC stream directly from my hangar at the Livermore > Airport. Includes both Tower and Ground transmissions. Archives too! > For entertainment purposes only. http://klvk.matronics.com > >




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