Air Brakes?

[DonFromTX]

I don't think so, but I can find no mention of what to fill the brake system with, bleeding, or such. What am I missing?

 

[dick seiders]

I use 5606 aviation brake fluid. Some like the lo flam stuff, but I have had no problems with the 5606 in my 6A nor with the 12. I bleed the brakes the usual way which is to pump the fluid up thru the system from the drain/feed port on each brake caliper. Just keep going till all the lines are red with fluid , no air pockets, and continue until the resevoir is about 3/4 full. That's it.
Dick Seiders 120093

 

[terrye]

MIL-PRF-83282

MIL-PRF-83282 is compatible with 5606 but has a much higher flash point. This is what I will use on my RV-9A.

 

[LifeofReiley]

5606 here too... no issues and no special brake setup installed, just what Van's supplied with the kit.

 

[Mich48041]

ATF?

I am not necessarily recommending this, but some aircraft owners use automotive Automatic Transmission Fluid (ATF) in their brake systems. It is compatible with the seals and works OK. I do not know about the flammability. One disadvantage of ATF is that it is not stocked at airports, if you ever need the brake fluid topped off while on a trip. Different types of fluid should not be mixed.
Joe Gores

 

[LifeofReiley]

If using ATF, it is highly recommended you change your orings to Viton.

 

[Jetguy]

Read the Matco brake manual.

Don read matco manual that comes with the brakes. There is more info what brake fluid to use.

 

[DonFromTX]

Yeah, I remembered I had some Matco brake booklets, got to dig them out before I order some.

Don read matco manual that comes with the brakes. There is more info what brake fluid to use.

 

[DonFromTX]

MATCO says use MIL-H-5606 or equivilent, so 5606 it is for me. Thanks guys.