Anyone found a good valve for parking brake the doesn't empty the bank account?
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I will have a used Grove unit for sale, probably in June. I have been very satisfied with it and have a new one in my Bearhawk which should be ready for 1st flight in May. Contact me at rays@ntelos.net.
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I just got a Matco. I plan to treat the parking brake as a temporary aid...
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I was thinking about installing a on/off valve on both sides under the doors and if I need parking brakes I just hold them down and close the valves. The idea came from a cubcrafters airplane, it turns out it's a little lighter, and I don't have to deal with more control cables, and linkages.
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Originally posted by schu View PostI was thinking about installing a on/off valve on both sides under the doors and if I need parking brakes I just hold them down and close the valves. The idea came from a cubcrafters airplane, it turns out it's a little lighter, and I don't have to deal with more control cables, and linkages.
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The Matco parking brake is basically two ball valves operated by a single lever. Pretty simple and straight forward. It's either on or off. It won't turn off by simply pressing the brakes like some types do so you have to actuate it both directions. The only downside I can see to it is if you were to turn it on (close the valves) while the brakes are not applied, either while taxiing or flying, you would be basically turning off your brakes. Not a big concern, just a remote possibility. I just include checking that the park brake is off on my before landing GUMP check.Rollie VanDorn
Findlay, OH
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