I'm in the process of welding out my fuselage when weather allows. Been a little to cold and concerned about the post weld cooling rate. Next phase would be landing gear and starting to look at wheel/brake selection.
I've been researching previous threads and any information that I can find. Sure there is more to understand.
Matco has a new wheel assembly for PA-18 type axles with a shorter bearing spacing. It is the WHLWI600XLT-1. These are supposed to be triple piston brakes with the highest torque rating in available in the Matco line (6441 in-lb). These are new and getting the specific information has been a process. The drawback is I would have alter the axle dimension (spacing) for correct fit. Kinda boxes me into Matco.
My other choice is the Grove 66-152. Higher torque rating (7735 in-lb) and gives me the option of bigger tires in the future. My understanding is that Grove is an "experimental" direct replacement for Cleveland wheel/brake assemblies. Is that correct? Dimensions for Grove wheels same as Cleveland?
Would there be any issue using Matco master cylinders with Grove brakes if the stroke and diplacement are the same? I can't see anything unless there is a reliability issue.
I'm leaning heavily toward the Grove 66-152. Just want to check if anyone has any pointers or advice that I should consider.
Thanks for any and all help.
I've been researching previous threads and any information that I can find. Sure there is more to understand.
Matco has a new wheel assembly for PA-18 type axles with a shorter bearing spacing. It is the WHLWI600XLT-1. These are supposed to be triple piston brakes with the highest torque rating in available in the Matco line (6441 in-lb). These are new and getting the specific information has been a process. The drawback is I would have alter the axle dimension (spacing) for correct fit. Kinda boxes me into Matco.
My other choice is the Grove 66-152. Higher torque rating (7735 in-lb) and gives me the option of bigger tires in the future. My understanding is that Grove is an "experimental" direct replacement for Cleveland wheel/brake assemblies. Is that correct? Dimensions for Grove wheels same as Cleveland?
Would there be any issue using Matco master cylinders with Grove brakes if the stroke and diplacement are the same? I can't see anything unless there is a reliability issue.
I'm leaning heavily toward the Grove 66-152. Just want to check if anyone has any pointers or advice that I should consider.
Thanks for any and all help.
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