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n45bm(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 7:04 am Post subject: Matco wheels and brakes

Having a wheel come unglued while landing or on take off and possibly turning your shiny Lightning into fiberglass splinters can be embarrassing, to put it mildly. This is an issue that should be addressed and solution(s) found to correct this problem.

Would we be better off using different wheels and brakes like Cleveland's, for example? Is that a viable solution, and could they be fitted or would the axle and wheel attach need to be redesigned for that system, or another better system?

In any event, responsible people should take the lead and address this possible defect in design and come up with a reasonable solution, in my humble opinion.

Bernardo Melendez, Kit #110



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Kayberg(at)AOL.COM
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 9:29 am Post subject: Matco wheels and brakes

In a message dated 3/14/2011 11:05:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  n45bm(at)yahoo.com writes:

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		                      Having a wheel come unglued while landing or on take off          and possibly turning your shiny Lightning into fiberglass splinters can          be embarrassing, to put it mildly. This is an issue that should be          addressed and solution(s) found to correct this problem.

Would we be          better off using different wheels and brakes like Cleveland's, for          example? Is that a viable solution, and could they be fitted or would          the axle and wheel attach need to be redesigned for that system, or          another better system?

In any event, responsible people should take          the lead and address this possible defect in design and come up with a          reasonable solution, in my humble opinion.

Bernardo Melendez, Kit          #110

	


 

  

 What design defect?

  

 Reasonable people should not overtighten or undertighten the  screws.   The Matcos are the lightest, simplest, best supported and  most economical brake systems out there.   

  

 Only a couple people have had problems and they were addressed.  The  brakes you were shipped in your kit were updated to deal with the  problem.   As long as you install them correctly , you should be  fine.

  

 Doug Koenigsberg

  

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n45bm(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Mon Mar 14, 2011 11:03 am Post subject: Matco wheels and brakes

Doug,

I have not heard of other brands of aircraft wheels having similar problems. And I addressed it as a "possible" defect, not as a definitive defect. My apologies if I ruffled some feathers.

I was merely inquiring about other wheel brand possibilities and/or changes that could be made to improve the application.

Again, as I have not reached this stage of my build, it is not an issue for me...yet. Nor am I questioning that "Matcos are the lightest, simplest, best supported and most economical brake systems out there", though that may be open for debate.

My questions were meant to be thought-provoking and to lead others to consider this issue or other options.

Regards,

Bernardo Melendez



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From: Kayberg(at)AOL.COM <Kayberg(at)AOL.COM>

Subject: Re: Matco wheels and brakes

To: lightning-list(at)matronics.com

Date: Monday, March 14, 2011, 12:16 PM



      In a message dated 3/14/2011 11:05:22 A.M. Eastern Daylight Time,  n45bm(at)yahoo.com writes:

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		                      Having a wheel come unglued while landing or on take off          and possibly turning your shiny Lightning into fiberglass splinters can          be embarrassing, to put it mildly. This is an issue that should be          addressed and solution(s) found to correct this problem.

Would we be          better off using different wheels and brakes like Cleveland's, for          example? Is that a viable solution, and could they be fitted or would          the axle and wheel attach need to be redesigned for that system, or          another better system?

In any event, responsible people should take          the lead and address this possible defect in design and come up with a          reasonable solution, in my humble opinion.

Bernardo Melendez, Kit          #110

	


 

  

 What design defect?

  

 Reasonable people should not overtighten or undertighten the  screws.   The Matcos are the lightest, simplest, best supported and  most economical brake systems out there.   

  

 Only a couple people have had problems and they were addressed.  The  brakes you were shipped in your kit were updated to deal with the  problem.   As long as you install them correctly , you should be  fine.

  

 Doug Koenigsberg

  

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glasair98hw(at)comcast.ne
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Posted: Tue Mar 15, 2011 8:15 pm Post subject: Matco wheels and brakes

Doug:  I had Clevelands on my Glasair and traded them for Matco. The difference in stopping power was incredible. Matco support is the best and they will take the time to answer any questions. They frequent air shows also for a first hand talk.  Just my opinion as I'm not flying my Lightning yet but the comparison probably still applies. Harry

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