[mlwynn]

Hi all,

I have been reading through the archives about Grove brakes, wheels, etc. Seems like a reasonable upgrade. I am unclear reading Grove's website about which model brakes, wheels, master cylinders and axles are the appropriate fit for an RV 8. Any experience or insights?

Regards,

Michael Wynn
RV 8 (Prepunch) Fuselage
San Ramon, CA

 

[Walt]

I switched to Grove

wheels/brakes/master cyl and very happy with the system. Definate improvement of braking capacity, feels almost like power brakes compared to the originals. I went with the 56-1M (magnesium version of the "A"). I'm pretty sure the wheels are the same on the 8 but the masters may be diffent. Talk to Robby there I'm sure he knows.

 

[DanH]

Just do the kinetic energy calculation and choose accordingly. Stock brakes are marginal, in particular for an A model.