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IMG_7541ann
It took almost an hour to carefully and safely get the tap started in the aluminum brake. I sure didn't want to screw that up. Once I had a good start and the tap began to cut, I clamped the tap in the vice with the brake held high so chips fall out and
Date: 04/18/2010
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IMG_9556ann
What the heck... There were dead bugs all over the master cylinder. What's going on here. Get out a light, the brake fluid reservoir is full of dead bugs! $#!&$%@%^&*%@$#%%&*&^@$%@%$%$@^#$%^!!!!! Seems that wile I was spending a month
Date: 06/06/2010
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IMG_1215ann
Date: 06/13/2010
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IMG_1193ann
Date: 05/31/2010
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IMG_0036
2010 07 07 - Back to retraction tests. Thought that the fixtures sticking up off the caliper might be a problem. Replaced them with the 90 degree fitting and a straight hose end. Much neater and more compact, but I'll have to bleed the brakes again whe
Date: 07/07/2010
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IMG_7530ann
First try was just to bolt the BSPP banjo onto the brake. Needless to say, that was just too simple to work. It wouldn't seat properly in the BSPT brake.
Date: 04/18/2010
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IMG_7428post
My new banjo hose end for the brake arrived today. Good work Merlin Motor Sports.
Date: 03/15/2010
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IMG_1223ann
2010 06 21 - What's this, the 4th or 5th try at getting a seal on the banjo to the brake caliper? Still leaks.
Date: 06/21/2010
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IMG_0047post
Walked down to the corner of the hanger to the next line of hangers where there is a WC. This is what I saw to the Southeast. Not looking good. Went to the WC and cleaned up. Looked even more threatening after the wash. Decided to close up and go hom
Date: 07/08/2010
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IMG_1217ann
Date: 06/13/2010
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MDO_Aircraft_P2
Date: 10/18/2009
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IMG_7441post
Here's a look at the tubing end of the two fittings. Again, similar, but not the same. Can't use the original fitting with the new tubing.
Date: 03/19/2010
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IMG_0045post
Put a bit of fluid in the reservoir and observe bubbles. Air is being pushed out and replaced by fluid. That's good. Watched this for almost an hour till the bubbles stopped and the reservoir began to fill. Shut the bleed contraption, stuff the line b
Date: 07/08/2010
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IMG_1216ann
Date: 06/13/2010
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IMG_7539ann
Realizing that I'd need to do any remaining work at home, I removed the disk brake, gathered up the bits and headed for the shop. This is just a pic of the BSPT threaded hole in the disk brake. Had to clean it out as it was full of crap. Testing showed
Date: 04/18/2010
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IMG_7268post
Date: 02/21/2010
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IMG_0042post
2010 07 08 - Back to the airport and back under the aircraft. With more aggressive abrasives, I was able to relieve the rub just a bit more. Not much at all, as you can see from the picture.
Date: 07/08/2010
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IMG_9557ann
I dug out a bunch, and came to the conclusion that I'm going to have to order a new brake line and clean out the master cylinder before I can continue here. So I went on to the new mechanical fuel pump installation...
Date: 06/06/2010
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Date: 10/19/2009
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IMG_0916post
Safety wired the bolts and check the installation. Pushed the aircraft and the brake stopped it. Held the brake and tried to push it aircraft. It wouldn't budge. Very good. Pulled it out of the hanger, started it up, let it warm properly and taxi tes
Date: 07/01/2010
Views: 7230
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