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graybeard
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Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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Larry Bowen
Joined: 09 Jan 2006
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| Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:16 am Post subject: Parking Brake |
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I haven't had one, and haven't missed it.
On Saturday, June 15, 2013, wrote:
| Quote: | Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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Matt Dralle
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Location: Livermore CA USA
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| Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 10:30 am Post subject: Parking Brake |
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I agree with Larry. Save the weight and hassle. Add another NACA air vent on the right side of the fuselage instead. You will appreciate and use that *way more*.
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Matt Dralle
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At 11:14 AM 6/15/2013 Saturday, you wrote:
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Larry Bowen
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<http://BowenAero.com>http://BowenAero.com
>On Saturday, June 15, 2013, wrote:
>Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
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>Stan Loer
>rv8 very slow QB
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vshimsl(at)live.com
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| Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 12:20 pm Post subject: Parking Brake |
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Maybe once in 4 years flying I thought it would be nice. You can add it any time so I suggest you defer until it flies (DTIF) if you are still building.
VinceH
RV 8432 flying
On Jun 15, 2013, at 9:41 AM, <stazel(at)cpros.com (stazel(at)cpros.com)> wrote:
[quote] Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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carl.froehlich(at)verizon
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| Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 1:55 pm Post subject: Parking Brake |
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Recommend it. You may not need to use it much, but when you need it you really need it.
No need for a actuator cable. Just mount it on the bulkhead between the panel and firewall at the bottom and in the center. Very easy to plumb and you just need to reach under the panel to actuate the lever. Simple.
Carl
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Subject: Parking Brake
Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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dan.pat.b(at)gmail.com
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| Posted: Sat Jun 15, 2013 5:56 pm Post subject: Parking Brake |
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StanAfter four years and 410 hours on my RV-7A I can think of maybe two or three instances when it would have been nice to have have a parking brake - I'd say forget it - I carry a set of small / lightweight aluminum chocks - they weren't much work - cost only a few pennies - hardly weigh a thing - and work every time -
Dan Bergeron
RV-7A - N307TB
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flight on Aug 4, 2009
On Sat, Jun 15, 2013 at 5:54 PM, Carl Froehlich <carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net (carl.froehlich(at)verizon.net)> wrote:
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Recommend it. You may not need to use it much, but when you need it you really need it.
No need for a actuator cable. Just mount it on the bulkhead between the panel and firewall at the bottom and in the center. Very easy to plumb and you just need to reach under the panel to actuate the lever. Simple.
Carl
From: owner-rv8-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv8-list-server(at)matronics.com) [mailto:owner-rv8-list-server(at)matronics.com (owner-rv8-list-server(at)matronics.com)] On Behalf Of stazel(at)cpros.com (stazel(at)cpros.com)
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Subject: Parking Brake
Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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geezer02(at)windstream.ne
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| Posted: Sun Jun 16, 2013 5:27 am Post subject: Parking Brake |
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Don't bother. 2 1/2 years and haven't needed one. small angle chocks best. You can always add it if you ever find a need.
RV8 N18LD 125 Hrs,
Louis
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| Quote: | Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
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robin(at)PaintTheWeb.com
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| Posted: Mon Jun 17, 2013 7:43 pm Post subject: Parking Brake |
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Agree! I don’t use it very often on either RV but when I do I am really happy to have it. Plus it’s an ultra-simple addition.
Robin
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Subject: RE: Parking Brake
Recommend it. You may not need to use it much, but when you need it you really need it.
No need for a actuator cable. Just mount it on the bulkhead between the panel and firewall at the bottom and in the center. Very easy to plumb and you just need to reach under the panel to actuate the lever. Simple.
Carl
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Subject: Parking Brake
Now that I am seriously looking at what will be required to install the Matco parking brake unit and route an actuator cable, I am wondering if it is worth the time and effort. Pros and cons?
Stan Loer
rv8 very slow QB
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