---------------------------------------------------------- RV9-List Digest Archive --- Total Messages Posted Tue 12/12/06: 1 ---------------------------------------------------------- Today's Message Index: ---------------------- 1. 06:10 AM - Re: Brake lines (Bill Repucci) ________________________________ Message 1 _____________________________________ Time: 06:10:11 AM PST US From: "Bill Repucci" Subject: RE: RV9-List: Brake lines Good advice! Realizing the brake lines on the -9A are different than on the -9 here is my experience with the -9. I did not like the idea of the loop around the brake so I elected to run the hard line down the gear leg and transition to a 12" section of stainless steel flex line. Look great, easy enough to do, etc. but... The fairing would not fit over the union. So, off came those brake lines and they were replaced with flex lines from the firewall down to the brake. Much easier installation. I'll post pictures on my web site in a few days. Busy with work right now. Bill -----Original Message----- From: owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv9-list-server@matronics.com] On Behalf Of Michael Ice Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 3:07 PM Subject: Re: RV9-List: Brake lines Wayne, If you order the brake lines now don't forget to get the firewall doubler plate. You will still have access to the brake/rudder pedals for a long time but it easier to do now. Don't rivet on the front deck until you are absolutely sure you don't or won't need any more access to the front area. Mike Ice RV-9 Wiring, wiring, wiring ----- Original Message ----- From: Wayne Subject: Re: RV9-List: Brake lines > > Thanks all. > I called Vans this morning and they told me the brake lines come > in the > finishing kit . The fellow who answered my call couldn't > understand the > logic of " why the finishing kit not the fuselage kit" either. It > sure looks > like it would be easier now than after I have stacked a bunch of > aluminum on > top of the pedals. > ----- Original Message ----- > From: "John Castor" > To: > Sent: Monday, December 11, 2006 9:41 AM > Subject: Re: RV9-List: Brake lines > > > > > > Wayne, > > I'm at the same placeinstalling brake lines. I have no part > labeled VA 188 > > but do have a VA 118 which came with the finish kit. These lines > go from > > pedals to firewall connection. My plans also call for aluminum > tube from > > gear mount to wheel brake. I have considered flexible for this > connection.> John Castor > > > > ----- Original Message ----- > > From: > > To: > > Sent: Sunday, December 10, 2006 9:11 PM > > Subject: Re: RV9-List: Brake lines > > > > > >> > >> Hi Wayne, > >> Unless they have changed, flexible brake lines are not provivded. > >> The instructions will tell you ( at least mine did )that you use > >> 1/4 inch aluminum tube and create a half loop at the end and then > >> hook it directly to the brake. I had a local shop fabricate > >> 18 inch flex lines. > >> > >> Dennis Thomas > >> --- Wayne wrote: > >> > >> > My quick build RV9A kit appears to be short two flexible brake > >> > lines (VA188). Do those come with the finishing kit instead? > >> > > >> > Thanks for the guidance on the fuel return system everyone. > >> > Wayne > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> > >> -- > > 12/09/2006 > >> > >> > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > > ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Other Matronics Email List Services ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Post A New Message rv9-list@matronics.com UN/SUBSCRIBE http://www.matronics.com/subscription List FAQ http://www.matronics.com/FAQ/RV9-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/rv9-list Browse Digests http://www.matronics.com/digest/rv9-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.