From: JOSCALES@aol.com
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Date: Mon, 8 Oct 2001 11:30:20 EDT
Subject: Brakes
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The brakes on my Super ES seem to be adequate but only so.  I am interested 
in suggestions for improving them.  I talked to Vern and he told me that the 
"high energy" brake kit can be retrofit to my application.  I am not clear if 
that would improve my brakes or not.

I have not seen any excessive wear on the pads.  I just inspected them (250 
hours) and they appeared to only be about 1/3 worn.  However, I don't have 
the confidence I would like to have that they will get the job done at gross 
weight and on a short runway.

I need to know what the difference is between the standard ES brake and the 
"high energy" brake that is used on the IV.  I am also interested in knowing 
if a production brake off a certified aircraft (Lance, Saratoga, 
210,---anything that grosses 3200-3800#) might work. I fly a Lance 
periodically and the brakes on it feel vastly superior to mine. Thanks for 
any input you all might have.

Jim Scales
98AF
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