REFLECTOR:Gear Up

[John Dibble]

Chuck,
Sounds like there is a big difference between the XL and STD when it comes to braking
needs and pad life.  When solo, my SRG is light in front and my canard mushes during
stall, so I don't worry about the nose coming down hard and I approach stall speeds at
landing.  My SRG has 300 hours, 100 by me.  Doesn't seem like the pads are wearing
much.  I might be interested in your pads, assuming they are the same as mine.  Of
what significance are the cracks.
John

Chuck Jensen wrote:

> John,
> A developed touch and a runway a mile and half long does reduce the braking
> needs markedly.  The other advantage of Clevelands, besides not having to
> change pads with every oil change, is if you go into a really short strip,
> (or we misjudge wind or speed on a middling length one) its comforting to
> know that if you need to stand on the brakes, there'll be something there.
>
> I suspect the brakes are much less an issue on the smaller Vs with smaller
> engines, which enjoy both somewhat slower touchdowns and less mass to stop.
> At any rate, I have for sale several near-new Matco pads that are perfect,
> except for the cracks.
>
> Chuck
>