REFLECTOR: Why you don't want to be overweight on landing....

[Ron Brown]

I ditto Scott's remarks. My Matcos have worked flawlessly.  And after doing 
some resurfacing, there is no more chatter either (not unique to Matcos - 
also happens on Cleveland equipped RV's) .

Ronnie


----- Original Message ----- 
From: "Scott Derrick" <scott at tnstaafl.net>
To: "Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list" <reflector at tvbf.org>
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2008 10:16 AM
Subject: Re: REFLECTOR: Why you don't want to be overweight on landing....


> Jim Agnew wrote:
>> The Cleveland's have the calipers mounted on the outside of the rotor
>> and have a larger moment arm so the applied brake pad friction is more
>> effective.
>
> That would infer there was actually more generated heat, not less.  AN
> expected result if the Cleveland's allowed the operator to apply more
> pressure than the Matco's.
>
> For me the Matco's have performed well and done the job, but I'm not
> trying to slow down a fat XL.
>
> Scott
>
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