[comfortcat]

I'm about to install the brake pedals in my RV-9A project, and I'm a little worried about all that plastic/nylon hose that comes with the kit. Not now, but maybe 5 years from now, after the thing is all riveted together and changing hoses would be a BEAR!

I think Van's does a GREAT job keeping down costs, and I'm sure this would be OK, but I was wondering if anyone sells a "little bit better" brake hose kit?

Thoughts?

(I do have dual brakes)

Dkb

 

[LifeofReiley]

David,

Call Brett @ Bonaco... they have the kit. http://www.bonacoinc.com/

 

[Mike S]

Bonaco has kits for them. Ad in the left column on this page.

Also, TS Flightlines can make them, if he does not already have them in stock. http://www.vansairforce.com/community/member.php?u=12189

Both are members here, both have had very favorable reviews.

I would not hesitate to use either, if I were in the market for lines.

 

[lorne green]

brakes

And Dave, keep in mind that the nylon lines are on the low pressure (supply) side of the brake valve.
They're on hundreds of RVs.
regards

 

[Vlad]

....

I was wondering if anyone sells a "little bit better" brake hose kit?

Thoughts?

(I do have dual brakes)

Dkb

You can always go "hoseless" with individual reservoirs on each cylinder. Eliminates lots of spagetti and potential leaks. They even make them transparent now.

 

[rv9aviator]

I would love to see a picture of the Grove reservoirs installed.

 

[Mel]

Actually.....

And Dave, keep in mind that the nylon lines are on the low pressure (supply) side of the brake valve.
They're on hundreds of RVs.
regards

The nylon lines are used on the hi-pressure side also.
Mine are nylon from the reservoir, all the way to the firewall including through four master cylinders.
Been working great for over 18 years. No leaks.

 

[LifeofReiley]

Clear ones sound interesting... who sells them?

 

[Vlad]

I would love to see a picture of the Grove reservoirs installed.

Jim
I didn't have Grove at the time of installation so I put cheap A600. Groves are a bit lesser in diameter. They don't touch each other it's optical.

To check fluid level you need to be a bit flexible use plastic pan if you have carpets. Fluid level unchanged after couple hundred landings.

Clear ones sounds interesting... who sells them?

Reiley I will dig it for you if they are still in business.

 

[Vlad]

Clear ones sound interesting... who sells them?

I saw it last year here. I can not find individual reservoir pictures now but they look close to this one.

 

[rv9aviator]

Thanks Vlad for the pictures.