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 Posted: Tue Oct 28, 2008 11:51 pm Post subject: RV-List Digest: 1 Msgs - 10/28/08 |
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Matt,
In my experience, the reservoir feeds the master cylinder by gravity. I
don't think there is any suction from the m/c.
Cheers
Martin
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Dear Listers,
I spent a lot of time staring at those plastic brake lines for the low pressure
side and just didn't like a thing about them. Just imagine if one were to break
and what a mess all the brake fluid all over the cockpit would be like.
After some thought, I came up with the following system for the low pressure feed.
I used standard AN 1/4" fittings and aluminum tubing to bring the fluid from
the reservoir to a tee fitting and then to bulkhead fittings that connect
to standard Aeroquip hoses to the master calendars. Yeah, it was a little more
weight, but the peace of mind is worth it.
But here's my question. Notice that on the back side of the second bulkhead, I
kind of looped the tubing up and around the hole for the vent. This also positioned
tee fitting nicely to feed the left and right sides. The top of that
loop is maybe 4 to 5" higher than the top of the reservoir, though. Is the flow
from the reservoir to the master cylinders suppose to be basically "gravity
fed" or is the "pump" action from the master cylinders all that is necessary
to keep the tube and master cylinders full?
Matt Dralle
RV-8 #82880 N844RV (res)
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