Panama Red wrote:
>
> I think I might have missed something. Why are so many RVs having brake
> fires, requiring the redesign of the entire brake system?
I don't think you've missed anything. And there aren't 'many' RVs
having problems. All it takes is a few. Then add those Long EZs,
Velocities etc. that basically started the plastic line implementation
.... and now you have a few more.
From what I know, the problem arises when there's a long taxi with a
crosswind .... the brakes get hot, the plastic gets soft, and it
ruptures. Have you just dodged the bullet? Who knows. All I know is
that it's a weak spot, and I'm going to fix mine.
>
> I have been flying my RV for 8 years with the brakes built exactly to
> the plans. Just wondering, should I ground my RV and redesign the
> entire brake system?
I really think that decision is up to you. Do you like to gamble???
BTW, I've already replaced the plastic brake line between the pass and
pilot side. I don't understand why, on the high pressure side, he uses
plastic from the pass side, then flex (that one I understand) to the
firewall, then hard alum to the gear leg and then plastic to the brake
cylinder.
Linn
>
> Bob
> RV 6 "Wicked Witch of the West"
