Thanks! I don't suppose I can easily cap off the brake line and retain the fluid. It's all gonna pour right out once the piston is removed.
I am definitely riding the brakes while taxiing. Even at idle, the airplane really moves and I'm not used to taxiing this fast!
Thanks. So far it's a very small drip and won't stop me from flying, so I can wait a week or so for the new Viton ones to ship.
Yes, you can plug off the line (
as soon as you remove it from the caliper) and place some fluid in the cylinder before you install the piston. Have a cap on it too. Have the cap loose as you push the piston all the way in to remove the air... fluid will escape when the air is gone, then close the cap. Install the caliper and remove the caliper cap.... nothing will drip out. Uncap the line, it will start dripping because it is vented from above. Install the line as it is dripping (no air=good) and tighten.
SLOWLY push on the pedal for that side with your hand. It will have a long travel the first few times. Retract it slowly and repeat till the pedal is firm.. Only a couple are needed. If not firm, then bleed it. I have never had to yet.
Make sure your reservoir is properly filled before and after you do this.
Riding the brakes....Set your idle rpm just above shaking. It is easy to control idle rpm with throttle, but you need to be able to get it down to 4-500 if you want to land it short. It will also really help in taxi speed. With any metal prop, you will need to add throttle if you are set at 4-500 rpm and then just tap brakes for directional control and apply brakes to slow taxi speed down...
give them a firm poke and get off of them.
Do not ride the brakes.
Spruce has the cap and plug that will fit your line and caliper.
You can also clean the wet pad with Breakleen. and let it dry out well. I have had good luck with this also. But, you wanted the experience, so install a new pad for good insurance.
) Set idle for hot operation. Even if it is a little low when cold, you can always move up the throttle.
