dumb question; Are the brake pedal pivot bolts loose enough to allow the pedal to return to neutral after brake application...? (Don't ask how I know about this one...)
Dan H N3968H ----- Original Message ----- From: James Kennedy To: [email protected] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2008 7:00 PM Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Re: brakes This last March on my first landing in my newly purchasd coupe I had a strong left pull that rather than try to overcome I elected to let it roll off the runway (flat well sodded shoulders). After slowing I taxied up on the runway and back to the hangar the next day I preflighted the airplane and found that none of the spring clips were present and the left brake disc was wedged in a manner that gave a constant braking action on the left main. I was able to find some clips and had the left main brake reworked, however the left pull tendency continued. To alleviate the probem I had Clevlands put on but the problem has continued. The latest theory is that the brake does not fully release after application so that you consistently have a left pull and the way to remedy the problem is to add to the pre takeoff checklist to pull the brake up with your toe, I intended to try that this weekend but not everything cooperated so will try it another day, if this seems to fix the problem then you should be able to find a better solution. That said an unexpected left tendency makes landing a bit more dicey than I care for on a routine basis. I do have the new master cylinder to go with the new brakes. 3203H Jim Kennedy ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG. Version: 7.5.524 / Virus Database: 270.4.1/1513 - Release Date: 6/22/2008 7:52 AM
