REFLECTOR: Brake authority

[Mike Dawson]

Thanks for that Dave. It does seem to be the
consensus.
Mike

--- David Bertram <n350tx at tx.rr.com> wrote:

> Mike, I was not satisfied with the Matco brakes. 
> The Cleveland brakes are
> definitely superior.  
> Dave Bertram
> 383 chevy flying 
>  
> -------Original Message-------
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> From: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Date: 06/05/07 09:09:13
> To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
> Subject: REFLECTOR: Brake authority
>  
> Scott
> My brother and I are slowly building a XLFG. It was
> one of the first,1999, consequently we have the W600
> matco brakes not even the w600xt's. We have only
> taxied with them , with toe brake upgrade, and I
> find
> them woefully weak. Do you think Velocity would
> consider a trade up to the XT's since that is what
> they put in the newer models or is my only option
> $$$$?
> Mike
>  
> --- Scott Baker <sbakr at comcast.net> wrote:
>  
> > Don't forget the weight of the aircraft.
> > The XL GTOW is hundreds of pounds more than the SE
> > and LW/173, which of
> > course affects the stopping power of the brakes.
> > SB
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