REFLECTOR: Fwd: RE: Brake Upgrade

[Scott Derrick]

Al,

I haven't done it yet.  I just got permission from the better half to take 
the plane down for a few weeks so I can beef up the main legs and do the 
Matco X upgrade.

All in preparation of my engine upgrade.  I'm actually satisfied with the 
brake performance as it stands.

Scott

At 10:14 PM 10/13/2004, you wrote:
>Subject: REFLECTOR: Fwd: RE: Brake Upgrade
>
>I got this from Matco in response to a query about upgrading my brakes.
>
>
> >Mr. Derrick,
> >The modification requires you to send your brake calipers to us (the entire
> >brake assembly) so that we can modify the caliper housing to accept 1.50
> >inch diameter pistons.  There are a few components in the brake that also
> >get changed   <<<Snip>>>
>
>Scott;
>
>I just sent mine off for the upgrade.  I discussed with George the use of
>the 323 compound; and while they are rated for higher energy absorption,
>that rating depends on more heat transfer through the axle to the gear leg -
>not the best idea for composite legs.
>
>Did you get the upgrade and are you happy with the results?  (Maybe I should
>have asked yesterday)
>
>Al
>
>
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