REFLECTOR: Brake Line Options

Tue Sep 22 13:44:34 CDT 2009

Just cut a small slit in the straw to relieve the strain. Or use short lengths
to follow the curve. 

I glued the straws in small sections, maybe  6-8 inches long at the curves. I put a 
greased up Nylaflow in the straws and then put Micro over the straws to hold them
in place. When cured, pull the Nylaflow and clean the grease off. You could also try
putting small pieces of tape over the joints to keep the Micro out. Then when cured,
sand and cover with BID. The tube is now set, and you can pull the Nylaflow out and 
clean it. This worked great for me. 

Jack
  ----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Bachman, Jonathan 
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 
  Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:34 AM
  Subject: REFLECTOR: Brake Line Options

  Jack, when you bend straws to follow the curve gear leg, how do you prevent kinking?

  Jon

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  From: reflector-bounces at tvbf.org [mailto:reflector-bounces at tvbf.org] On Behalf Of Jack Prock
  Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 12:13 PM
  To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list
  Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Brake Heat Sheild

  Many, including me have used straws from your local Fast Food place. MickeyD's has large fat 

  very light straws. Others have found larger at other places. They work great, are very light, and are 

  the right price.

  Jack

    ----- Original Message ----- 

    From: Bachman, Jonathan 

    To: Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list 

    Sent: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 9:04 AM

    Subject: REFLECTOR: Main Gear Brake Heat Sheild

    What is the best way to add some protection to the main gear legs to prevent overheating from the brake disks after heavy usage?  My plane has nothing, no shield, no wrap, and no AL tape.  I've read about the problems that overheating the gear leg can cause and I don't want to have to go there.

    Also, I had to replace the nylaflow brake line to my left brake.  Before I glass it in like it was before, I thought I'd ask the group about other options.  I understand some have used braided steel line instead, for the whole or part of the gear line.  The book talks about the possibility of glassing in a larger line so the nylaflow can be replaced.  If that is a good way to go - what size/type of line has been used.  My local Lowe's has line that will work but is very thick and would make quite a bulge on my left gear leg.

    Thanks

    Jon Bachman

    N956DR

    Std RG 

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