kevinh
Well Known Member
Hi ya'll,
So I finished my RV in 2005 and made a note in my POH for "year 7, replace aluminum brake lines to wheel." Well - now I'm trying to figure out if I really should replace these lines in my next annual.
I suspect my note was was based in of a VAF discussion about 'flex line vs. solid soft AL with vibration loop' between the fuse and the wheels. And concern about vibration work hardening those lines leading to cracks. Dear wiser RV folks: How long have your aluminum lines lasted? Should I preventatively replace mine?
Making the lines originally was pretty easy so I don't mind making new ones. However, if there is no mechanical need I don't want to mess with something that is already working great.
Kevin
So I finished my RV in 2005 and made a note in my POH for "year 7, replace aluminum brake lines to wheel." Well - now I'm trying to figure out if I really should replace these lines in my next annual.
I suspect my note was was based in of a VAF discussion about 'flex line vs. solid soft AL with vibration loop' between the fuse and the wheels. And concern about vibration work hardening those lines leading to cracks. Dear wiser RV folks: How long have your aluminum lines lasted? Should I preventatively replace mine?
Making the lines originally was pretty easy so I don't mind making new ones. However, if there is no mechanical need I don't want to mess with something that is already working great.
Kevin