KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Dene Collett]

Thank you Oscar but the owner definitely wants hydraulic brakes.
It looks like the Tracey O Brriens are going to be the ticket.

I took a look at the Aerovee brakes but it appears as though they load the
wheel bearings when brakes are applied
which I don't like.

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth 
South Africa



> >-Original Message-
> >From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Oscar
Zuniga
> >Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2013 5:29 AM
> >To: krnet at list.krnet.org
> >Subject: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels
> >
> >
> > Dene;
> >
> >It sounds like you've already got the info you need to source some disc
brakes
> >for the Sonex.  However, if for some reason you want to retain cable
operation
> >instead of going hydraulic, there may be another option.  Pietenpol
builders have
> >successfully used mechanical disc brakes from go-karts (Airheart and
similar
> >types of brakes

KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Oscar Zuniga]

 Dene;

It sounds like you've already got the info you need to source some disc brakes 
for the Sonex.  However, if for some reason you want to retain cable operation 
instead of going hydraulic, there may be another option.  Pietenpol builders 
have successfully used mechanical disc brakes from go-karts (Airheart and 
similar types of brakes).  They use the cable pull action on a lever to rotate 
a cammed wedge which applies the braking force to the disc.

Here's a typical one on Amazon.com (Northern Tool), $30 each:

http://www.amazon.com/Airheart-Go-Kart-Brake-Disc-6in/dp/B000ETZEJE

You would have to find a suitable disc that you could mount to the Azusa wheels 
(motorcycle, kart, etc.), then devise a mounting point for the caliper on the 
gear leg.

Oscar Zuniga
Medford, OR

KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Dene Collett]

Yeah that's what I was looking for, thanks Craig. Do you have a link for
them?
I just tried to google them and came up with all sorts of things except what
I was looking for.

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth 
South Africa



> >-Original Message-
> >From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig
Williams
> >Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:06 PM
> >To: KRnet
> >Subject: Re: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels
> >
> >I am using the Tracy Obrien brakes on mine.? Pics on my web site
> >
> >Craig
> >Kr2seafury.com

KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Dene Collett]

Hey KR enthusiasts, can somebody point me in the direction of lightweight
disc brake conversion for Azusa rims please.
I have a Sonex in the shop and the owner wants the cable drum system
replaced with discs.
Thanks in advance guys

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth 
South Africa

KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[JMelvin106 at aol.com]

Dene,

Go to the Sonex website and look at the accessories section. They just  
introduced a hydraulic disk brake for their aircraft and it fits Azusa  wheels.

John Melvin


In a message dated 7/16/2013 2:51:44 P.M. Mountain Daylight Time,  
avlec at igen.co.za writes:

Hey KR  enthusiasts, can somebody point me in the direction of lightweight
disc  brake conversion for Azusa rims please.
I have a Sonex in the shop and the  owner wants the cable drum system
replaced with discs.
Thanks in advance  guys

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth  
South  Africa





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KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Jeff Scott]

Dene,

My hangar mate has the Tracy Obrian brakes and Azusa wheels on his Sonex along 
with the RV-7 rudder pedal and master brake assemblies. ?That worked out really 
nicely with only a tiny bit of modification. ?The brakes and wheels are light 
weight and the brakes seem to be every bit as effective as the Clevelands on my 
KR, although I can't vouch for how they hold up under hard braking. ?He also 
used the homebuilder full swivel tailwheel and round spring on the tail. ?The 
whole setup made for a really nice handling Sonex.

-Jeff Scott
Los Alamos, NM

> - Original Message -
> From: Dene Collett
> Sent: 07/16/13 03:10 PM
> To: 'Craig Williams', 'KRnet'
> Subject: Re: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels
> 
> Yeah that's what I was looking for, thanks Craig. Do you have a link for
> them?
> I just tried to google them and came up with all sorts of things except what
> I was looking for.
> 
> Regards
> Dene Collett
> Avlec Projects cc
> Port Elizabeth 
> South Africa
> 
> 
> 
> > >-Original Message-
> > >From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig
> Williams
> > >Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:06 PM
> > >To: KRnet
> > >Subject: Re: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels
> > >
> > >I am using the Tracy Obrien brakes on mine.? Pics on my web site
> > >
> > >Craig
> > >Kr2seafury.com
> 
> 
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[Craig Williams]

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 From: Dene Collett 
To: 'Craig Williams' ; 'KRnet'  
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 5:10 PM
Subject: RE: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels


Yeah that's what I was looking for, thanks Craig. Do you have a link for
them?
I just tried to google them and came up with all sorts of things except what
I was looking for.

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth 
South Africa



> >-Original Message-
> >From: KRnet [mailto:krnet-bounces at list.krnet.org] On Behalf Of Craig
Williams
> >Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 11:06 PM
> >To: KRnet
> >Subject: Re: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels
> >
> >I am using the Tracy Obrien brakes on mine.? Pics on my web site
> >
> >Craig
> >Kr2seafury.com

KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels

[Craig Williams]

I am using the Tracy Obrien brakes on mine.? Pics on my web site

Craig
Kr2seafury.com





 From: Dene Collett 
To: 'KRnet'  
Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2013 4:51 PM
Subject: KR> Disc brakes for Azusa wheels


Hey KR enthusiasts, can somebody point me in the direction of lightweight
disc brake conversion for Azusa rims please.
I have a Sonex in the shop and the owner wants the cable drum system
replaced with discs.
Thanks in advance guys

Regards
Dene Collett
Avlec Projects cc
Port Elizabeth 
South Africa





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