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jimandlaura(at)peoplepc.c
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 Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:32 am Post subject: Brake Temperatures Hi |
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Les,
I can confirm this. Shortly after finishing my RV-6 I had a problem with my left brake not releasing all the way. This resulted in my brake heating up enough to cause my tube to leak. My left brake peddle had a little bit of friction that wasn't allowing the peddle to return to the forward position. This little bit, maybe 1/4"-3/8", of hang-up was keeping enough pressure on the brake to cause my leak. I tried cleaning up and lubricating the peddle, but it still would not return all the way. I ended up being able to put more tension on the springs in the brake calipers by inserting a couple washers. This worked very well and fixed the problem.
Jim Riley
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Time: 08:54:50 AM PST US
From: Les Kearney <kearney(at)shaw.ca>
Subject: Brake Temperatures Hi
I was wondering if anyone has ever put temperature probes near the main brakes on the -10. I have read about a few cases where there have been brake overheating problems on various RV variations that have resulted in significant damage. It would seem that this should be a simple issue to monitor.
Inquiring minds need to know..
Les Kearney
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Lew Gallagher
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Location: Greenville , SC
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| Posted: Sun Mar 09, 2008 7:50 am Post subject: Re: Brake Temperatures Hi |
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Hey Jim,
Springs in the calipers? Did I miss something? I'll have to go back and check, but I don't remember that. Maybe in the pedal cylinders? At any rate, I'll certainly check it out before we put fluid in the system.
Later, - Lew
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