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Not saying that nylon line is my item of choice,
especially for brake lines, aircraft or otherwise, just that it actually seems
to last better than many metal lines in air bag suspension systems. I personally
think small stainless lines and stainless flex would be the preferred aircraft
brake stuff (JMHO) even if it might way several ounces more but with some of the
new fittings, probably wouldn't worry about nylon line too much. And, I have had
brakes fail and the thrill of wing tip replacement; also, prop replacement and
engine inspection and re-assembly another time. Neither was cheap, neither
was fun; and, neither was caused by hydraulic line failure; just brake
failure. No crash and not near as likely as would be with bed and frame
settling on rolling tires at freeway speeds, either. Of course, I am still
reminded of what a old/bold pilot type told me; if you land properly, you should
have enough room to stop/bump the prop properly and roll off or go around and on
to some place with adequate room. The wing tip taught me you can't necessarily
roll on out of it; and, the prop taught me that the run off area can be sort of
soft, too. Maybe, he just didn't seem to understand some things in this day and
age land a little hotter than cubs and need brakes, I guess; or, maybe he just
didn't land at all the right places. <g>
jofarr, soddy
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Sent: Friday, June 24, 2005 4:37 PM
Subject: [FlyRotary] Re: Brake Line
Incident Photos
If your truck bottoms out yoou rarely crash. If one brake fails you are
sure to crash. Jofarr, if my kit has the nylon stuff in it I'll GIVE
it you. It will not be used on my plane, period. This is not
an area to scrimp.
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