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daveleikam(at)wi.rr.com
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 8:06 pm Post subject: Brake fluid

I have been unable to find information on the type  of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.

 Advice appreciated.  

  

 Dave Leikam

RV-10 #40496

N89DA

Muskego,  WI



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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:12 pm Post subject: Brake fluid

Dave

  

 This link shows how to bleed RV brakes. I have't done this but  hope to try in a couple of weeks. It doesn't seem too  complicated.

  

 http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=33493

  

 I bought a gallon of Aeroshell 31 from the oilstore (http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aerfluid31ga.html).  I selected this as it has a higher flash point than normal brake fluid. It  is not available from Shell in Canada so I had to buy  online.

  

 Cheers

  

 Les

  

  



   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave  Leikam

Sent: January-10-10 9:03 PM

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Subject: Brake fluid

 

 I have been unable to find information on the type  of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.

 Advice appreciated.  

  

 Dave Leikam

RV-10 #40496

N89DA

Muskego,  WI



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rv10builder(at)verizon.ne
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Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 9:48 pm Post subject: Brake fluid

I did it this way, bought the can from Harbor freight and had  it all done within about 15 minutes. I did it so fast I thought I did something  wrong, one item I did come across is the pilot to co-pilot tubes had some  air in it, but in time it raised up to the reservoir and is long gone, so if  that happens to you don't worry just keep filling up the reservoir and the air  will rise.

 I just bought Aeroshell 41 brake fluid from Aircraft  spruce, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/aeroshell_bflu.php-  pint is more than plenty.

 Pascal

  



  From: Les Kearney (kearney(at)shaw.ca) 

 Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:08 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com) 

 Subject: RE: Brake fluid

 



 Dave

  

 This link shows how to bleed RV brakes. I have't done this but  hope to try in a couple of weeks. It doesn't seem too  complicated.

  

 http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=33493

  

 I bought a gallon of Aeroshell 31 from the oilstore (http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aerfluid31ga.html).  I selected this as it has a higher flash point than normal brake fluid. It  is not available from Shell in Canada so I had to buy  online.

  

 Cheers

  

 Les

  

  



   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave  Leikam

Sent: January-10-10 9:03 PM

To: RV-10  matronics

Subject: Brake fluid

 

 I have been unable to find information on the type  of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.

 Advice appreciated.  

  

 Dave Leikam

RV-10 #40496

N89DA

Muskego,  WI



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Albert Gardner

Joined: 10 Jan 2006
Posts: 455
Location: Yuma, AZ

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 10:38 pm Post subject: Brake fluid

If you put some clear tubing on one of those plastic hose adaptors (tube to pipe, ACS pg 117) and screw it into the top of your fluid reservoir, you can catch the overflow and easily see when the trapped bubbles stop coming out. Eliminates spillage at the reservoir.  

Albert Gardner  

Yuma, AZ  

N991RV  

       

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney

 Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 10:08 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Brake fluid  

  

  

   

Dave  

   

This link shows how to bleed RV brakes. I have't done this but hope to try in a couple of weeks. It doesn't seem too complicated.  

   

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=33493  

   

I bought a gallon of Aeroshell 31 from the oilstore (http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aerfluid31ga.html). I selected this as it has a higher flash point than normal brake fluid. It is not available from Shell in Canada so I had to buy online.  

   

Cheers  

   

Les  

   

   

       

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Leikam

 Sent: January-10-10 9:03 PM

 To: RV-10 matronics

 Subject: Brake fluid    

I have been unable to find information on the type of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.  

    

Advice appreciated.    

    

   

    

Dave Leikam

 RV-10 #40496

 N89DA

 Muskego, WI  

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kearney

Joined: 20 Sep 2008
Posts: 563

Posted: Sun Jan 10, 2010 11:12 pm Post subject: Brake fluid

Hi Again

  

 Have a look at this thread and then decide which spec of brake  fluid to use.

  

 http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260147&sid=020e52c3617a6b3e4eba5dcf3a02c544

  

 Aeroshell 41 is a Mil Spec 5606 grade of fluid that has a much  lower flash point than Aeroshell 31. Personally, I ike the extra security of the  higher flash point fluid. A gallon is way overkill but it was the smallest  quantity I could buy (and the price difference was minimal).

  

 Cheers

  

 Les

  



   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of  Pascal

Sent: January-10-10 10:45 PM

To:  rv10-list(at)matronics.com

Subject: Re: Brake  fluid

 

 I did it this way, bought the can from Harbor freight and had  it all done within about 15 minutes. I did it so fast I thought I did something  wrong, one item I did come across is the pilot to co-pilot tubes had some  air in it, but in time it raised up to the reservoir and is long gone, so if  that happens to you don't worry just keep filling up the reservoir and the air  will rise.

 I just bought Aeroshell 41 brake fluid from Aircraft  spruce, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/aeroshell_bflu.php-  pint is more than plenty.

 Pascal

  



  From: Les Kearney (kearney(at)shaw.ca) 

 Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:08 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com) 

 Subject: RE: Brake fluid

 



 Dave

  

 This link shows how to bleed RV brakes. I have't done this but  hope to try in a couple of weeks. It doesn't seem too  complicated.

  

 http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=33493

  

 I bought a gallon of Aeroshell 31 from the oilstore (http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aerfluid31ga.html).  I selected this as it has a higher flash point than normal brake fluid. It  is not available from Shell in Canada so I had to buy  online.

  

 Cheers

  

 Les

  

  



   From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com  [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave  Leikam

Sent: January-10-10 9:03 PM

To: RV-10  matronics

Subject: Brake fluid

 

 I have been unable to find information on the type  of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.

 Advice appreciated.  

  

 Dave Leikam

RV-10 #40496

N89DA

Muskego,  WI



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rleffler

Joined: 05 Nov 2006
Posts: 680

Posted: Mon Jan 11, 2010 3:22 am Post subject: Brake fluid

You can purchase by the quart  and/or a gallon at Skygeek.  

   

http://www.skygeek.com/royco-782-synthetic-fire-resistant-hydraulic-fluid.html   

   

bob  

       

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Les Kearney

 Sent: Monday, January 11, 2010 2:09 AM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: RE: Brake fluid  

  

  

   

Hi Again  

   

Have a look at this thread and then decide which spec of brake fluid to use.  

   

http://forums.matronics.com/viewtopic.php?p=260147&sid=020e52c3617a6b3e4eba5dcf3a02c544  

   

Aeroshell 41 is a Mil Spec 5606 grade of fluid that has a much lower flash point than Aeroshell 31. Personally, I ike the extra security of the higher flash point fluid. A gallon is way overkill but it was the smallest quantity I could buy (and the price difference was minimal).  

   

Cheers  

   

Les  

   

       

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Pascal

 Sent: January-10-10 10:45 PM

 To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com

 Subject: Re: Brake fluid    

I did it this way, bought the can from Harbor freight and had it all done within about 15 minutes. I did it so fast I thought I did something wrong, one item I did come across is the pilot to co-pilot tubes had some air in it, but in time it raised up to the reservoir and is long gone, so if that happens to you don't worry just keep filling up the reservoir and the air will rise.  

    

I just bought Aeroshell 41 brake fluid from Aircraft spruce, http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/lgpages/aeroshell_bflu.php- pint is more than plenty.  

    

Pascal  

      

   

      

From: Les Kearney (kearney(at)shaw.ca)   

    

Sent: Sunday, January 10, 2010 9:08 PM  

    

To: rv10-list(at)matronics.com (rv10-list(at)matronics.com)   

    

Subject: RE: RV10-List: Brake fluid  

  

  

    

   

  

Dave  

   

This link shows how to bleed RV brakes. I have't done this but hope to try in a couple of weeks. It doesn't seem too complicated.  

   

http://www.vansairforce.com/community/showthread.php?t=33493  

   

I bought a gallon of Aeroshell 31 from the oilstore (http://oilstore.stores.yahoo.net/aerfluid31ga.html). I selected this as it has a higher flash point than normal brake fluid. It is not available from Shell in Canada so I had to buy online.  

   

Cheers  

   

Les  

   

   

       

  

From: owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv10-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Dave Leikam

 Sent: January-10-10 9:03 PM

 To: RV-10 matronics

 Subject: Brake fluid    

I have been unable to find information on the type of brake fluid and method of filling and bleeding the brake system.  

    

Advice appreciated.    

    

   

    

Dave Leikam

 RV-10 #40496

 N89DA

 Muskego, WI  

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AirMike

Joined: 27 Feb 2007
Posts: 514
Location: Nevada

Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 10:59 am Post subject: Brake fluid - feeding the fluid

All of the replies are helpful but I would also add that you should fill up the brake lines early in the game before you install the panel. Plus test them for proper operation. I had two leaks (the Matco Brakes and at the pedals) that were real bears to get fixed and VERY VERY messy. Brake fluid is very messy stuff. Working upside down with the wrenches was a nasty side line to the build.

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Posted: Tue Jan 12, 2010 11:35 am Post subject: Brake fluid

I found a great solution from an RV8 builder, while attending the

invaluable Airflow Performance Fuel Injector Training School in

November.  It had a mounted fill tube, AN fitting and two Adel clamps to

store the tube when needed. Picture available on individual requests

posted Offline.  Choices of distribution lines and cylinders makes a big

difference in potential leaks.  I am an advocate for alternative fluid

to H-5606 and use of Bonaco lines.



John Cox

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n8zg(at)mchsi.com
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Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2010 4:09 am Post subject: Brake fluid

Hey John - I'd like to see the photos...



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