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Old 07-18-2013, 09:58 AM
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Peter,

Do you have the contact information for the Blue Sky pedal extension?

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Old 07-18-2013, 10:02 AM
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Not Blue Sky, but these guys have them.

http://www.jdair.com/categories/Rudd...al-Extensions/

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Old 07-18-2013, 10:42 AM
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Here is the link to the Blue Sky Aviation Site

http://www.blueskyaviation.net/rudde...stand_off.html

Yes, I put springs on both L & R, on Pilot and Passenger brakes. I did it just to have a bit more help getting the brakes to reset. I know there is an internal spring, this is just one of those things I saw someone else do that looked like a good idea.

After I started taxi testing, I determined I still had the nuts torqued to tight to allow the brake to reset all the way. Mine pedals were stopping about a 1/16" to soon, which caused the brake to stay tight. I could reach down and pull the pedal back the last 1/16" to free the brake pads. I heated up the rotor before figuring this out. Loosening the nut to finger tight (cotter pinned), seemed to work. The brakes have not stuck since I did that.
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Old 07-19-2013, 06:42 AM
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Old 07-19-2013, 07:05 AM
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Not Blue Sky, but these guys have them.

http://www.jdair.com/categories/Rudd...al-Extensions/

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Got them on my -4, love them!!!!
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Old 07-19-2013, 01:43 PM
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I had the same problem as you described. I did the one vs. two bolts and the springs. That did pretty much solve the brake dragging issue. Regarding the JDair rudder petal extensions, I added these but have to admit I would like even more offset. What a ridiculous design....at least for my 5'11" body.
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Old 07-19-2013, 03:35 PM
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I had the same problem as you described. I did the one vs. two bolts and the springs. That did pretty much solve the brake dragging issue. Regarding the JDair rudder petal extensions, I added these but have to admit I would like even more offset. What a ridiculous design....at least for my 5'11" body.
Yup... I've got the return springs, but the single bolt is a MUST add !
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:25 AM
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Hmm, what exactly do you mean with the single bolt?
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Old 07-27-2013, 12:41 AM
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You replace the two short bolts that the brake pedal pivots on with a single long bolt.

The way things are with the two bolts it is possible for the center axis of the bolts to be misaligned, and cause binding when the brake pedal is moved within the rudder pedal weldment. Using a single long bolt cures this.

Here is a thread where someone uses a brass rod in place of the bolt, but the photo shows you what I am describing. http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ight=long+bolt

And here is a thread discussing the booster springs, with a parts list. http://www.vansairforce.com/communit...ad.php?t=22130

And lastly, here is a photos of the booster springs installed. http://websites.expercraft.com/PHVII...y&log_id=19304

Hope this helps....
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Old 07-27-2013, 02:41 AM
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Default Same as Greg with ours!!!!

I understand why it would be ideal to use the single bolt and I thought about it when building, but I went with Vans two bolts because I was on a weight saving mission. Our 9a has been flying for over two years (without the add on springs) and there has been no problems with the brake pedals returning.

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