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december29(at)bellsouth.n
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 2:29 pm Post subject: RV-8 rudder pedals

Hi,

  Doing engine runs on my -8.  I have the ground adjustable pedals with the 

standard Van's brakes.  Question is, I'm 6'3" and have the pedals towards 

the end of the adjustment.  With full rudder I get NO brake at all on that 

pedal.  My brakes are bled with no bubbles visible and solid hard feel. 

Also, to lock the brakes, I end up looking like a ballet dancer with my toes 

pointed way more than I'd like.

  This is the first time I've had all the components working together so 

haven't had this until now.  Talked to one -8 guy and he said that's how his 

was as well, no brake on the side with the rudder.

  What have others experienced?



Thanks,



John

80002

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rv8a2001(at)yahoo.com
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Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2007 5:44 pm Post subject: RV-8 rudder pedals

I have the fixed pedals and am also 6'3". What I did was to add another hole to the 4 pieces of metal (2 per side) that hold the cable, about 1/2 inch closer to the pedals. This does movel the tops of the pedals closer to you but, I like my brakes to work at full rudder deflection! If I had to do it over again I think I would have made it .75.......This is all from memory from a few years ago so check the numbers!

 

Scott Bilinski

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