[hughfi]

600 hrs on the aircraft and its time for new brakes. One piston jammed and near caused and incident and hence I want to buy new cylinders all around and put it down to wear and tear of 600hrs. I have heard rumors that there are upgraded brake solutions, but never seen or heard anything specific. Are the stock brakes cleveland? What else is out there that is a plug and play for the stock vans brakes? Will they impact wheel pants etc? Any info greatly appreciated.

Hugh.

 

[hughfi]

Should have said new calipers, not cylinders..

I will not be buying new cylinders.. Just brakes.

 

[frazitl]

Check out Grove

for upgraded brakes. I have them on my 7A, and a friend has them on his six. We both love them. Dual piston calipers seem to have better feel and higher capacity without fade. Top quality brakes and wheels.

 

[hgerhardt]

Check out Matco

I've had Matco wheels and brakes on my -6 since Day 1 and they work well (bought a partially-built kit with missing brakes/wheels). I have 323 hours on them and the original pads are still less than 50% worn. If you're going to go to the trouble of changing brake manufacturers, check them out.

Heinrich Gerhardt