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At 12:39 PM 4/26/2004, Kevin Gassert wrote: >Thanks, that is not what I have. I guess I have an original type after >all. It has been awhile since I had my other Ercoupe and it seemed different >plus it had a tag on it that made me think it was a replacement. Most of them have been replaced, and they are becoming less and less rebuildable (shafts have worn, not just seals). > I meant to >write it down but forgot. Maybe it has a Gerdes tag on it. The price on the >Matco seams OK. I would be tempted at that price to just change it if >Skyport still has them and the STC paperwork. By all means, change it. As I recall, the kit was less than $100.00 You retain everything but the master cylinder. The reservoir doesn't change. What does change is the feel of the brakes. This new cylinder is much more suited to the Cleveland brakes. The brakes are at once more effective and much more easy to modulate or apply smoothly. Pedal feel is vastly improved, as the piston is smaller in diameter and the brakes come on gradually and smoothly, just like in newer aircraft. Do plan on replacing the hose between the master cylinder and the brake system. The angles change and the new cylinder definitely has more pedal travel, and thus more flex. Greg ========================================================================== ==== To leave this forum go to: http://ercoupers.com/lists.htm Search the archives on http://escribe.com/aviation/coupers-tech/
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