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wowens(at)darientel.net
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 1:40 pm Post subject: Brake lines

My quick build  RV9A kit appears to be  short two flexible brake lines (VA188). Do those come with the finishing kit  instead?

  

 Thanks for the guidance on the fuel return system  everyone.

 Wayne

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dthomas773(at)sbcglobal.n
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Posted: Sun Dec 10, 2006 7:12 pm Post subject: Brake lines

Hi Wayne,

Unless they have changed, flexible brake lines are not

provivded.  The instructions will tell you ( at least

mine did )that you use 1/4 inch aluminum tube and

create a half loop at the end and then hook it

directly to the brake.  I had a local shop fabricate

18 inch flex lines.



Dennis Thomas

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		   My quick build  RV9A kit appears to be short two

 flexible brake lines (VA188). Do those come with the

 finishing kit instead?

 

 Thanks for the guidance on the fuel return system

 everyone.

 Wayne

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john castor

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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 6:14 am Post subject: Brake lines

Wayne,

I'm at the same placeinstalling brake lines. I have no part labeled VA 188

but do have a VA 118 which came with the finish kit. These lines go from

pedals to firewall connection. My plans also call for aluminum tube from

gear mount to wheel brake. I have considered flexible for this connection.

John Castor



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wowens(at)darientel.net
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 11:45 am Post subject: Brake lines

Thanks all.

I called Vans this morning and they told me the brake lines come in the 

finishing kit . The fellow who answered my call couldn't understand the 

logic of " why the finishing kit not the fuselage kit" either. It sure looks 

like it would be easier now than after I have stacked a bunch of aluminum on 

top of the pedals.

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aurbo(at)ak.net
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:08 pm Post subject: Brake lines

Wayne,



If you order the brake lines now don't forget to get the firewall doubler plate. You will still have access to the brake/rudder pedals for a long time but it easier to do now. Don't rivet on the front deck until you are absolutely sure you don't or won't need any more access to the front area. 



Mike Ice

RV-9 Wiring, wiring, wiring



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gerf(at)gerf.com
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 12:29 pm Post subject: Brake lines

If I were building over again - I would get the finish and FFW 

kits at the same time as the fuselage kit - there are a number 

of tasks that step on each other if you follow the usual order 

emp>wings>fuse>finish>FFW.



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[quote] 

 

 

 Thanks all.

 I called Vans this morning and they told me the brake lines come in the 

 finishing kit . The fellow who answered my call couldn't understand the 

 logic of " why the finishing kit not the fuselage kit" either. 

 It sure looks 

 like it would be easier now than after I have stacked a bunch 

 of aluminum on 

 top of the pedals.

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aurbo(at)ak.net
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Posted: Mon Dec 11, 2006 1:46 pm Post subject: Brake lines

Gerry,



I second your opinion, if space allowed I would want the entire kit ready all at once.



Mike Ice



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bill(at)repucci.com
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Posted: Tue Dec 12, 2006 6:10 am Post subject: Brake lines

Good advice!



Realizing the brake lines on the -9A are different than on the -9 here

is my experience with the -9.



I did not like the idea of the loop around the brake so I elected to run

the hard line down the gear leg and transition to a 12" section of

stainless steel flex line.  Look great, easy enough to do, etc. but...



The fairing would not fit over the union.  So, off came those brake

lines and they were replaced with flex lines from the firewall down to

the brake.  Much easier installation.  I'll post pictures on my web site

in a few days.  Busy with work right now.



Bill



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oliveira(at)frontiernet.n
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Posted: Wed Dec 13, 2006 2:59 am Post subject: Brake Lines

The logic on why the finishing kit is really pretty straight  

forward.  You don't get the brakes themselves until the finishing  

kit.  You also don't get to the stage where the Gear legs are  

installed and you glass the wooden fairing on.  that is when you need  

the brake line.



I am at the same stage. Installing rudder pedals and wondering how  

much to hook up now.



John Oliveira

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