REFLECTOR: Brakes

[Brian Michalk]

I hate brake fade.

I would like to experiment one of these days and make my own discs with 
drilled holes (1/32") drilled radially through the disk.  When they get 
hot, spray water into these holes to remove hopefully enough heat to 
prevent the fading problem.

I also have a design for a steerable nosewheel that I am definitely 
going to make.  My first design was integrated with the brake system, 
but I never liked it.  Too many parts to keep in working order.  I 
redesigned it to be electrically powered, and that one looks good.

My metalworking machinery has been in storage since I moved to a new 
house about four years ago.  The hangar doesn't have 220V, but I may 
have to see about how to fix that problem.

On 5/10/2012 10:10 AM, Ron VelocityXLFG wrote:
> I know many people have up graded to the larger disk and upgraded 
> calibers.
> I was going to up grade my calipers and hold off on the larger disk. I 
> know the larger disk
> will reduce the fading possibility  but my wish is just a little more 
> brake authority. Also to save
> a little money for now. I can machine my own calibers.
> Has this worked out for any one?
>
> Ron
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