REFLECTOR:Full stopping at gross.

Jack Sheehan reflector@tvbf.org
Wed, 7 Apr 2004 14:35:33 -0400


I don't want to confuse the issue but I think I am the only one 
flying with the MATCO 323 compound brake. I have had no heat problems 
with the rev A version of the brake. The factory had difficulties 
with the original as did Dennis. I have not tried a abort take off 
test because I am afraid something could get broken in the process. I 
feel like there is plenty of brake available for normal operations. I 
just pulled the wheels and checked the brake discs and after 175 
hours the brakes still had plenty of material. I am starting to think 
that I could have more brake authority by having better master 
cylinders. The new toe brake cylinders will probably give a better 
brake.
Jack
N55XL