Tracy O'Brien Brakes

[skippydiesel]

Hi All,

 

Hoping that someone on this Forum can email me a copy of the Tracy O'Brien brake system installation, operating and adjustment instructions.

 

My thanks in anticipation

[skippydiesel]

Have received the instructions but no mention of "bedding in".

 

The brakes will only hold to about (Rotax) 3500 engine rpm. This is just okay for ignition checks but it would be better to be able to get to 4000 rpm. I using  MIL-H-5606BB (Aircraft) hydraulic fluid and there are no air bubbles (that I can see) in the system - any suggestions on how to improve my brand new brakes (only taxied once) will be most welcome.

[facthunter]

They usually improve when bedded in.  Nev

[spacesailor]

My ' disc ' brakes were woefully out of ' pad ' alignment , so I taped fine sandpaper either side of the disc , then rubbed the protruding pad material down to an better fit , using the disc as a rubbin Block .

spacesailor

[skippydiesel]

3 hours ago, facthunter said:

They usually improve when bedded in.  Nev

Yeah but what technique would you suggest - accelerate to 30m knots and jam on the brake  (but don't lock) repeat 10 times?

[spacesailor]

You could Check the pad alignment before spending time & fuel .

Then run them while holding preasure But don,t overheat them, take the time to let them cool down .

spacesailor