REFLECTOR: Matco vs Cleveland

[Dave Dent]

I just took my Matcos off and installed the Clevelands,15 hrs ago, I have a 
XL/RG .   Believe me you will appreciate the difference.  The stopping power 
is not the only difference but the maintenance tips the balance.  You don't 
have to remove the wheel or jack the plane to change out the brake pads. Let 
alone the brake pads fit the pads as well.  I have had two sets of Matcos on 
different planes and had two sets of Clevelands on others.  Clevelands are 
the only way to go.  Once you put them on and had gone through one brake 
change you will see what I mean.  Do it, you'll like it.
Dave

----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Kent Murley" <kent at orbital.aero>
To: <reflector at tvbf.org>
Cc: "Brian Michalk" <michalk at awpi.com>
Sent: Thursday, January 12, 2006 10:45 PM
Subject: REFLECTOR: Matco vs Cleveland


> I've heard some say that the Matcos provide better braking performance and 
> I've heard more recently that the Clevelands do. I suspect each brand has 
> had changes over the years and we've been comparing products that have 
> been leapfrogging each other.
>
> I have an XL-RG with Matcos. My home base has 5000 feet or runway (near 
> sea level) so I haven't needed to push them often. I'd like to frequent a 
> 2500 foot runway, though.
>
> To me, performance _in a Velocity_ means (in this order):
> -getting the job done without overheating the legs
> -precision in steering at high speed (a wide activation zone so it's 
> easier to keep one from gripping too much more than the other)
> -minimizing landing roll-out
> -finesse in steering at low speed (not jerky)
> -minimizing brake dust (yes - I'm getting lazy)
>
> The velocity parts web page calls the Clevelands an upgrade option. Is it 
> an upgrade from today's Matcos or an upgrade from a version of Matcos 
> previously provided with all kits? Or does the word upgrade mean another 
> choice of equal performance, but with personal preference, is available if 
> you choose to pay more?
>
> I remember the discussion about rotor warping (brake dust building up on 
> the three hot spots) on well used brakes - that was the Matco brakes, 
> wasn't it?
>
> I'm interested in everyone's opinions but also a historical lesson. Scott 
> Baker - any insights?
>
> Thank you,
>
> Kent Murley
> Tacoma Narrows, WA
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