Beringer RV wheel/brake/tire set - first impressions

[SilverEagle2]

Hey Walt,

Where does one install the remote fluid reservoirs so that filling/checking is easy like the Vans stock placement? Since we are left with no instructions really, I wish I could take a bunch of photos of your customers install as a reference.

[Walt]

I wanted to use the stock reservoir but ended up mounting their units because (in case you have noticed yet) their plumbing is metric

Another thing to keep in mind is when they say the master cylinders must be level horizontally for bleeding they aren't kidding, you will not get the brakes bled unless you have the cylinders level (trust me I tried).

I neglected to take pictures of the install but next time the aircraft is available I will do this.

I will add the customer is very happy with the system operation

[SilverEagle2]

Originally Posted by Walt

I wanted to use the stock reservoir but ended up mounting their units because (in case you have noticed yet) their plumbing is metric

Did you mount them inside the cabin or on the engine side of the firewall?

Thanks for the info so far!

[Walt]

This particular aircraft had an access panel on the upper skin between the firewall and the windscreen so I mounted them in there, aft of the FW.

[SilverEagle2]

Interesting...thanks Walt!

[380mxc]

This is how I installed my reservoir.

[SilverEagle2]

Interesting Tim,

Beringer doesn't do it that way anymore. They now remotely mount the reservoirs to the master cylinders now. Your photo certainly helps us see how the MC's go in the pedals however. Thank you.

[wirejock]

Originally Posted by SilverEagle2

Did you mount them inside the cabin or on the engine side of the firewall?

Jason
I think they do not recommend engine side FW mounting.

[SilverEagle2]

So I got another box from Beringer today. I now have MOST of my parts.

I am missing 2 fittings per my itemized quote. It appears that the male-male adapter fittings for the reservoirs were missing from this box.

Tom at Beringer Aero USA is doing a good job at quickly remedying the issue.

Another question for Walt, since he has installed them.

Beringer supplies 2 bulkhead fittings to pass through the firewall (TD) or through the floor (NW). One half has a nut and acorn for connecting to the line and the other has a 37 degree male. However, it does not appear that they provided a means to connect to the 37 degree side in either the fuse or finish kits.

Seems to me that the 37 degree line to female adapter would be a good fit (just like on the reservoirs, parking brake valve), but it appears that I am 2 short and there are no extra parts and no other missing items per the itemized lists in the kits. I think they need to include 2 more of these adapters to make the connections.

Did you have to order more Walt to finish your customers install?

At the risk of sounding like a broken record...this stuff is VERY nice.

[Walt]

Oh yes, I remember this dilema, I chose to just eliminate the bulkhead fitting (this was an 'A' model) and just ran one continuous line.