On 11/22/2022 5:12 PM, Oscar Zuniga via KRnet wrote:
Larry asked-
>What do you consider a brake "overhaul" for your system??
Larry, I didn't build my plane and I had never had my wheels and
brakes both completely apart before.
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Sounds like your system was do for a rebuild. I started with a set of
Clevelands from a salvaged C150, did a rebuild, and flew that for a year
or two. 600X6 is a bit oversized for the KR so I switched to a used set
of 500X5 and installed a set of RV wheel pants. I did a complete
cleaning, new "o" ring, paint, and installed. That's probably 15 or
more years ago. New linings a time or two but like others I use brakes
very little. I replaced the lower gear leg fitting with steel before
Diehl recalled the tiny little cast unit that was breaking. It seemed
inadequate when I pulled it out of the box. Mine predates Diehl but is
very similar. Mine is 2" wide, his is 2 1/2" I think, mine has square
corners and his has a rounded bottom. My brake line runs up the front
of the leg inside a foam tube I added to the leg. Wow !! that was a
long time ago...............
Larry Flesner
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