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04-30-2014, 07:33 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2012
Location: Garden City Texas
Posts: 878
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Grove Brakes
I'm considering installing Grove wheels and brakes on my 7. Has anyone had good or bad luck with them?
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04-30-2014, 08:03 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2010
Location: GTA, Ontario
Posts: 826
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Not yet
I just purchased the grove wheels and brakes for my -8. They look pretty robust. For the price, I really hope they perform as I have read!
Don
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04-30-2014, 08:48 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Langley BC
Posts: 97
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I have them on my RV-8.
I bought the double puck type. Compared to my first 8 that had the Cleveland single puck that comes standard with the kit, the braking was noticeably better at heavier weights.
Be aware that you will have to modify the wheel pants as they are bigger.
Carr
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04-30-2014, 08:53 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Highland Village, TX
Posts: 1,519
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Love 'em
Been flying with Grove brakes & wheels from day 1 and love them. I installed new brake pads for the 1st time during my annual last year - about 450 hrs.
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Rick Aronow,
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Flying 7A Slider;
RV-12 SOLD
Highland Village,TX
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05-08-2014, 09:27 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2005
Posts: 86
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Recently upgraded my RV9-A, 1027 hrs, to Grove wheels and brakes. Had to modify the wheel fairing brackets to accommodate the slightly larger caliper assembly. There is a very noticeable difference with increased braking power.
I also recommend Groves tubeless nose wheel assembly Part number 59-19-RV for $349.00. This wheel uses the Aero Classic 11/400-5 8 ply tubeless tire from Desser for $47.95.
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05-08-2014, 01:01 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
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RV-10
Yes, I changed out the Clevelands for the Grove on the RV-10. Much better stopping power and no fade.
Vic
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 Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
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www.Baselegaviation.com
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05-08-2014, 01:05 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Dayton Airpark, NV A34
Posts: 15,408
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Vic, what model of Grove brakes did you use???
I know that some have been changing to the Matco setup--- http://www.matcomfg.com/WHLBRKWI600R...dv-3814-4.html
Just wondering what the specs are on the Grove unit, and cost.
A link to the units you used would be appreciated.
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Mike Starkey
VAF 909
Rv-10, N210LM.
Flying as of 12/4/2010 
Phase 1 done, 2/4/2011
Sold after 240+ wonderful hours of flight.
"Flying the airplane is more important than radioing your plight to a person on the ground incapable of understanding or doing anything about it."
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05-08-2014, 03:08 PM
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Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Yorkshire, England
Posts: 2,048
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3 airplanes with brakes.
4 Airplanes with undercarriages..
I guess I am happy....... 
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"I add a little excitement, a little spice to your lives, and all you do is complain!" - Q
Donated in 2020
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05-08-2014, 03:13 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Dallas/Ft Worth, TX
Posts: 5,668
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Grove here as well, I give em a big thumbs up!
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Walt Aronow, DFW, TX (52F)
EXP Aircraft Services LLC
Specializing in RV Condition Inspections, Maintenance, Avionics Upgrades
Dynamic Prop Balancing, Pitot-Static Altmeter/Transponder Certification
FAA Certified Repair Station, AP/IA/FCC GROL, EAA Technical Counselor
Authorized Garmin G3X Dealer/Installer
RV7A built 2004, 1700+ hrs, New Titan IO-370, Bendix Mags
Website: ExpAircraft.com, Email: walt@expaircraft.com, Cell: 972-746-5154
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05-08-2014, 05:18 PM
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Join Date: May 2005
Location: Locust Grove, GA
Posts: 2,624
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oops.
My bad. Matco brakes. 
Vic
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Vic Syracuse
Built RV-4, RV-6, 2-RV-10's, RV-7A, RV-8, Prescott Pusher, Kitfox Model II, Kitfox Speedster, Kitfox 7 Super Sport, Just Superstol, DAR, A&P/IA, EAA Tech Counselor/Flight Advisor, CFII-ASMEL/ASES
Kitplanes "Unairworthy" monthly feature
EAA Sport Aviation "Checkpoints" column
EAA Homebuilt Council Chair/member EAA BOD
Author "Pre-Buy Guide for Amateur-Built Aircraft"
www.Baselegaviation.com
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