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svennijo

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Hi All,
I have a 8 with the standard gear from Vans. I was looking in the archives and could not find many good pictures on how everyone was running the brake line into the fuselage. I am obviously going to have to cut some metal to fit it in but would rather not re-invent the wheel. Does anyone have some pictures on how they got the line into the fuselage to the fitting where the main gear attaches?
Thanks
 
Ummm, I don't mean to sound like a smart-a$$, but read the drawings, it's in there. Just drill a hole in the indicated position, install the bulkhead AN fitting, run the lines. The gear leg line runs up the back of the gear leg, makes a slight jog over the outboard steel gear leg attach point, then to the fitting. No metal cutting needed at all.

Sorry I don't have the drawing number handy, but it it was simple enough that this first time builder muddled through with no trouble.
 
I have looked and read drawing 45 multiple times. The fitting is in but there is the cover that is on the bottom of the fuselage. You can't put a line through there without doing some metal work. Pictures would be great the drawing from vans only says to run up the back of the gear leg.
 
svennijo said:
The fitting is in but there is the cover that is on the bottom of the fuselage. You can't put a line through there without doing some metal work.
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Oh right, the cover plate. Forgot about that. Just cut a notch in the outboard end... it doesn't have to be pretty, it'll eventually be covered by the fiberglass upper leg fairing.
 
Here is how I ran the brake lines per Van's instructions.
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A slight "S" to bring the line outside the bottom of the fuselage
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Then a slot is cut in the access panel to run it down the gear leg
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Josh. Whatever you do with your brake pipes PLEASE PLEASE pressure test them for leaks. It will save a lot of grief when you fill them with brake fluid - don't ask!

I pressure tested with air to 350 psi using a dual valve pump designed for pumping up cycle pneumatic suspension.

Here is my log entry.

Regards

Bob Ellis
www.rv-8.co.uk
First engine start completed the BIG DAY draws near
 
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