KR> Brake fluid

[Chris Gardiner]

For the KR newbies, Mike is referring to MIL-H5606,  red hydraulic fluid,  that 
has been used in light aircraft ...almost forever.

AC Spruce sells it for $4.95 /pint so really not too expensive.

Stay away from other Commercial AC fluids such as Skydrol and synthetic types 
used on airliners. They are very corrosive if used on the wrong type of seals.

Cheers

Chris Gardiner

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From: Mike Stirewalt via KRnet
Sent: June 6, 2016 3:02 PM
To: krnet at list.krnet.org
Cc: laser147 at juno.com
Subject: KR> Brake fluid

I've got Rosenhaun reservoirs and cylinders attached to my rudder pedals
and the wheels and brakes are also Rosenhaun.  I'm pretty sure Rosenhaun
sold out to Matco at some point so I guess I could say I have Matco
wheels and brakes, although there may be differences now.  When I first
changed my fluid I called Steve to ask what he recommended I use as brake
fluid.  His answer was to use aircraft hydraulic fluid.  So I bought a
quart can of it and I recall it was damned expensive but that's what I've
used on both occasions when I've bled the lines and put new fluid in.  My
brake lines that run from the pedals to the brakes are clear so I can see
the color of the fluid.  It stays nice and red and my brakes always work
- although I use brakes as little as possible.  So . . . I don't use any
of the DOT fluids.  Just plain red aircraft quality hydraulic fluid.  

Mike
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KR> Brake fluid

[laser147 at juno.com]

I've got Rosenhaun reservoirs and cylinders attached to my rudder pedals
and the wheels and brakes are also Rosenhaun.  I'm pretty sure Rosenhaun
sold out to Matco at some point so I guess I could say I have Matco
wheels and brakes, although there may be differences now.  When I first
changed my fluid I called Steve to ask what he recommended I use as brake
fluid.  His answer was to use aircraft hydraulic fluid.  So I bought a
quart can of it and I recall it was damned expensive but that's what I've
used on both occasions when I've bled the lines and put new fluid in.  My
brake lines that run from the pedals to the brakes are clear so I can see
the color of the fluid.  It stays nice and red and my brakes always work
- although I use brakes as little as possible.  So . . . I don't use any
of the DOT fluids.  Just plain red aircraft quality hydraulic fluid.  

Mike
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KR> Brake fluid

[jon kimmel]

After saying be careful I realized I don't know if my cylinders and  rakes
use the same fluid...they came with the fuse when I bought it...the brakes
are Tracy Obrien and I think the cylinders are Hegar.  I asked both what
fluid to use.

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On Nov 12, 2014 12:43 PM, "Garry C via KRnet"  wrote:

> Well this is just great, my. CFI told me to just go down to Sears and get
> hydraulic jack oil and use that for brake fluid
>
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KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings

[Allen Wiesner]

Serge:

I'd be glad to help.  I assume that you need the AN840-4D "Hose Nipple". 
1/8" NPT to 1/4" hose in aluminum; the hose end is beaded, not barbed, 
though (also available in brass).  If you do need a barbed fitting, they are 
available in nylon; and AS has an item in 3/8" hose, material not 
specified ( see 
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/weatherheadhoseends.php ).

Allen G. Wiesner  KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118
65 Franklin Street
Ansonia, CT  06401-1240

(203) 732-0508

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Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings

[Allen Wiesner]

Serge:

Woops, cancel my earlier reply, I missed the "male NPT" part.  I'll see what 
I can find locally(automotive) or the AN840 can still be used, you will just 
need AN910 couplings (unless the stackup is too long), or you want 45 or 90 
degree fittings.

Allen G. Wiesner  KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118
65 Franklin Street
Ansonia, CT  06401-1240

(203) 732-0508

flash...@usadatanet.net 

Re: Réf. : Re: KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings

[Allen Wiesner]

Serge:

I think I've found what you want, go to http://www.mcmaster.com/  

click on: Pipe and Pipe Fittings
then:Brass Pipe Fittings and Pipe
then:Pipe to Hose Adapters
then:Barbed Fittings
then:1/4' Hose Inner Diameter
then:Female Pipe x Hose Adapter
then:1/8"
then click on the P/N:91465K311  to see the item description.

If that is what you do need, let me know and I'll order them.

Allen G. Wiesner  KR-2SS/TD S/N 1118
65 Franklin Street
Ansonia, CT  06401-1240

(203) 732-0508

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KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings

[bo...@hatconversions.com]

> I need two couplings, with  1/8" NPT female threads on the one side, and ,
> barbed hose fitting on the other side. I battle to find these here in
> France. Could anybody get some and send them to me by mail, by any chance?
> (with a refund, of course)
>
> Serge Vidal
> KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
> Paris, France
> _

Serge,  What size hose barb?   Bobby
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Réf. : Re: KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings

[Serge VIDAL]

No idea what the standard sizes of barbs are, but I need to couple to a 
hose with a 1/4" inside diameter. Does that answer?

Serge





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Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net
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> I need two couplings, with  1/8" NPT female threads on the one side, and 
,
> barbed hose fitting on the other side. I battle to find these here in
> France. Could anybody get some and send them to me by mail, by any 
chance?
> (with a refund, of course)
>
> Serge Vidal
> KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
> Paris, France
> _

Serge,  What size hose barb?   Bobby
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Réf. : Re: KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplin gs

[bo...@hatconversions.com]

> No idea what the standard sizes of barbs are, but I need to couple to a
> hose with a 1/4" inside diameter. Does that answer?
>
> Serge
>
>Serge, I have to go to find the brass fittings for my 1/4" clear  "fuel
sight guage".  I'll see what they haveBobby
>
>
>
> bo...@hatconversions.com
>
> Envoyé par : krnet-bounces+serge.vidal=sagem@mylist.net
> 20/01/2006 16:11
> Veuillez répondre à KRnet
> Remis le : 20/01/2006 16:14
>
>
> Pour :  "KRnet" <kr...@mylist.net>
> cc :(ccc : Serge VIDAL/DNSA/SAGEM)
> Objet : Re: KR> Brake fluid reservoir - 1/8"NPT couplings
>
>
>
>> I need two couplings, with  1/8" NPT female threads on the one side, and
> ,
>> barbed hose fitting on the other side. I battle to find these here in
>> France. Could anybody get some and send them to me by mail, by any
> chance?
>> (with a refund, of course)
>>
>> Serge Vidal
>> KR2 "Kilimanjaro Cloud"
>> Paris, France
>> _
>
> Serge,  What size hose barb?   Bobby
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KR> Brake fluid

[Colin & Bev Rainey]

Sounds like DOT 4 auto fluid.
Colin

KR>Brake fluid.

[Mark Jones]

I have had my brake fluid installed in my system now for several months. Down 
at the calipers you can see the brake lines which are transparent. What I have 
noticed is that the brake fluid in the last four or five inches of the lines 
next to the calipers has become clear and turns back to red just as the lines 
enter into the gear legs. What is this phenomenon? Does the red brake fluid 
turn transparent when exposed to sunlight after a period of time? The strange 
thing is the fluid in my transparent quart jar on the shelf has not discolored 
from red.

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI  USA 
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KR>Brake fluid

[wa7...@aol.com]

. What I have noticed is that the brake fluid in the last four or five inches 
of the lines next to the calipers has become clear and turns back to red just 
as the lines enter into the gear legs. What is this phenomenon? Does the red 
brake fluid turn transparent when exposed to sunlight after a period of time? 
The strange thing is the fluid in my transparent quart jar on the shelf has 
not discolored from 
Mark Jones (N886MJ

Mark,
I think what you are seeing is air in the line.Lynn  N37LH

KR>Brake fluid

[Mark Jones]

I do not think it is air as I have full braking capabilities and the fluid
gradually goes from red to clear.

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI  USA
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- Original Message - 
From: <wa7...@aol.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 10:25 PM
Subject: KR>Brake fluid


> . What I have noticed is that the brake fluid in the last four or five
inches
> of the lines next to the calipers has become clear and turns back to red
just
> as the lines enter into the gear legs. What is this phenomenon? Does the
red
> brake fluid turn transparent when exposed to sunlight after a period of
time?
> The strange thing is the fluid in my transparent quart jar on the shelf
has
> not discolored from
> Mark Jones (N886MJ
>
> Mark,
> I think what you are seeing is air in the line.Lynn  N37LH
>
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KR>Brake fluid

[Brian Kraut]

Water in the lines?  There are some fluids that will actually absorb water from 
the humidity in the air although I don't know if silicone brake fluid is one of 
them.  Perhaps it soaked up some water and now it is condensing out and sinking 
to the bottom.  I would suggest bleeding the brakes from the top down and 
catching what you get in a cup.



I do not think it is air as I have full braking capabilities and the fluid
gradually goes from red to clear.

Mark Jones (N886MJ)
Wales, WI  USA
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- Original Message - 
From: <wa7...@aol.com>
To: <kr...@mylist.net>
Sent: Monday, October 06, 2003 10:25 PM
Subject: KR>Brake fluid



> . What I have noticed is that the brake fluid in the last four or five

inches

> of the lines next to the calipers has become clear and turns back to red

just

> as the lines enter into the gear legs. What is this phenomenon? Does the

red

> brake fluid turn transparent when exposed to sunlight after a period of

time?

> The strange thing is the fluid in my transparent quart jar on the shelf

has

> not discolored from
> Mark Jones (N886MJ
>
> Mark,
> I think what you are seeing is air in the line.Lynn  N37LH
>
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KR>Brake fluid.

[VIRGIL N SALISBURY]

Brake fluid is hydroscopic (sp), that clear stuff may be WATER,
Virg

On Mon, 6 Oct 2003 22:00:10 -0500 "Mark Jones" 
writes:
> I have had my brake fluid installed in my system now for several 
> months. Down at the calipers you can see the brake lines which are 
> transparent. What I have noticed is that the brake fluid in the last 
> four or five inches of the lines next to the calipers has become 
> clear and turns back to red just as the lines enter into the gear 
> legs. What is this phenomenon? Does the red brake fluid turn 
> transparent when exposed to sunlight after a period of time? The 
> strange thing is the fluid in my transparent quart jar on the shelf 
> has not discolored from red.
> 
> Mark Jones (N886MJ)
> Wales, WI  USA 
> E-mail me at flyk...@wi.rr.com
> Visit my KR-2S CorvAIRCRAFT web site at   
> http://mywebpage.netscape.com/n886mj/homepage.html
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