Thread: Bad timing...
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Old March 13th 07, 05:59 PM posted to rec.aviation.piloting,rec.aviation.owning
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Default Bad timing...


In the TriPacer, a cable goes from the hand brake, around a few pulleys,
and ultimately it ends up under the pilot's seat. Under the pilot's seat
(and I'm not joking) you will find a Piper Cub heel brake, with a hole
in the back of the heel brake, where the cable connects.

The heel brake is hydraulic and applies both wheel brakes
simultaneously. The diaphragm has a habit of splitting just when you
really need the brakes, leaving you with nothing!

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Unless you put in an STC'd booster from Steve's Aircraft Then you really
have brakes whenever you really need them. :-)

Cheers:

Paul
N1431A