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garrys(at)tampabay.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 3:54 pm Post subject: Parking Brake Location

I am at the point now where I need to install the parking brake on my RV7A. 

There are no directions or instructions that I could find as to how or where 

to install it.  What have some of  you experienced builders done? 

Or......should I just forget about installing it altogether since I'm now 

doubting whether I really need it.  Comments?



Garry Stout

RV7A, Odessa Florida

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N901DT(at)houston.rr.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 7:21 pm Post subject: Parking Brake Location

I can't tell you where to mount the parking park on a -7.  I can tell you 

that I use my parking brake a fair amount and absolutely love having it on 

my -8.  Mine is mount on a bracket under the panel where the flexible line 

from the master cylinders on the pedals meets the solid lines going to the 

wheels.  The parking brake replaces the bulkhead fitting / union where the 

flex and solid lines meet.  I am able to reach the lever on the parking 

brake housing by hand and thus no cables are needed to set the brakes.  I 

used the Matco parking brake system.  Hope that helps.



do not archive



David



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Vanremog(at)aol.com
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Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:23 pm Post subject: Parking Brake Location

In a message dated 7/17/2006 4:56:21 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  garrys(at)tampabay.rr.com writes:

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		  I am at    the point now where I need to install the parking brake on my RV7A. 

There    are no directions or instructions that I could find as to how or where 

to    install it.  What have some of  you experienced builders  done? 	


 

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 I find mine very useful, but make sure you do the change over to the  Viton O-rings and MIL-PRF-83282 fluid while you're at it.

  

 My cable is a detent (semi-locking) bowden type and is mounted to the left  gear tower.  I have the Cleveland Brand Parking Brake Valve and use it all  the time.   

 GV (RV-6A  N1GV O-360-A1A, C/S, Flying 801hrs, Silicon Valley, CA)

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jim jewell

Joined: 09 Jan 2006
Posts: 82
Location: Kelowna B.C. Canada

Posted: Mon Jul 17, 2006 8:39 pm Post subject: Parking Brake Location

Gary,



I mounted mine about 4" to 5" directly above the standard location for the 

flex lines to the brake pedals. Because it was a retro fit I made up two 

short extensions with aluminums tubing and AN fittings. the mount for the 

park brake took some thinking but worked out fine.

There is an issue with the positioning of the actuating arm on the unit. 

Mine came from Van's without paper work of any kind and it took a bit 

research to find out the precise brake on and brake off positioning of it 

for the best functioning hook-up. There where quite a few emails on the list 

about it during that time so the archives do have the info.



I no longer have the info on hand However I'm sure someone will be happy to 

come forward with the right info.



I like the idea of having the feature and I have had the occasion to use it 

twice now while moving the as yet un-flown aircraft.



Lots of luck,



Jim in Kelowna - it'll fly soon



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rv9jim(at)juno.com
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Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 5:40 am Post subject: Parking Brake Location

Hi Gary,

        How's the build going?   I bought a parking brake unit but

decided to not use it.  There seems to be no consensus on where.  I think

Dan Checkoways RV7 project on his web site shows how he did it.  It

required a small bracket that is riveted to the fire wall.  It provided

space to bolt it and provide room for the actuator to function..  

        I'm doing the FWF on my "9".  I bought Vettermans mufflers

instead of straight pipes.  Take a look at my web site on my progress. 

http://websites.expercraft.com/jimn .   I made a rig to move my airplane

to the airport using the Chinese trailer.  The trailer is 4' x 8' and

rated at 1000#.  Since I'll not have the wings or tail feathers on, it

should take it OK.   I'll also use it to get out of Dodge if a hurricane

comes our way and its not flying yet,  I'm not going to let it get

scrunched.   I got a place in Tenn. that I can put it if I have to.  Just

trying to be prepared.  It would be a slow trip but  at least my labor

would be covered.



Jim Nelson

RV9-A  FWF

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Jekyll

Joined: 22 Feb 2006
Posts: 44

Posted: Tue Jul 18, 2006 6:08 am Post subject: Re: Parking Brake Location

Put it right where the current brake bracket is mounted. In this way, your brake lines will be the same as the drawings show and won't require any new, or more lines. Remove the bracket, and install one of your own design. It won't take you long to make a new bracket. 



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