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Re: Europa-List: Finger Brakes Mechanical Advantage

Subject: Re: Europa-List: Finger Brakes Mechanical Advantage
From: Richard Holder <rholder@avnet.co.uk>
Date: Fri, 19 Mar 2004 23:10:03

Tony

I am currently using the original brake master cylinders in the centre
console. Originally it was set up using two "Mono" brake levers, but that
didn't provide enough leverage. Now it has a trigear -foot-pedal level (not
straight) on the end of the straight mono levers.

It works well enough, but takes quite a big pull. As the platform inside was
set up for the mono levers the two bolts joining the levels together are
above the top of the console.

I am planning to use the Mod 65 dual master cylinder and have had permission
now to combine my original mod platform with the mod 65 master cylinders.
The levers for that will be an experiment when I see what I get when I buy
them !

I can measure it all up for you if you want.

Richard
Richard F.W. Holder                      01279 842804 (POTS)
Bell House, Bell Lane,                   01279 842942 (fax)
Widford, Ware, Herts,                    07860 367423 (mobile)
SG12 8SH                                 email : rholder@avnet.co.uk
Europa Classic Tri-gear : G-OWWW, EGSG (Stapleford)
PA-28-181 : Piper Archer : G-JANA, EGSG (Stapleford)


> 
> Gidday tri gear owners,
> I am keen to find out the ideal length of the levers. I was once told I
> think 6" from pivot to hole for handle, but I'd like that verified. Also,
> I'd like to know as well the height most recommended for knuckle clearance
> etc from the top of the tunnel, that will predetermine the depth of which I
> mount the master cylinders. I have a module not yet in my  a/c, and even
> when I rest it in place my cross bracing does not allow me the opportunity
> to sit in and determine the ideal position, so location is also an issue,
> so I might just have to take an educated guess on that one, unless a
> suggestion or two comes my way. So, if anyone has any dimensions handy, I'd
> love them.
> 
> Reg
> Tony Renshaw
> Sydney Australia
> 
> Classic 236  B.B. Taildragger (possibly convertible)
> Tail, Wings, Ailerons, Flaps Complete and Connected
> Lower Fuse in Jig, Tail Torque Tube installed
> Mass Balance assembly installed and deflections sorted
> Intended Engine: 912S CS prop (model undecided)
> Instrumentation: Undecided
> 
> 
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