Hangar Flying => Hangar Flying => Topic started by: eric r on August 07, 2009, 09:57:54 AM
Title: Varieze brake info wanted
Post by: eric r on August 07, 2009, 09:57:54 AM
I am changing brakes, wheels, master cylinders over to lightweight Grove units. I was/am considering putting the cylinders in the nose, but would like opinions on leaving them aft vs changing to front mounted. 57EZ
Title: Re: Varieze brake info wanted
Post by: F-PCGG on August 09, 2009, 05:02:32 AM
Hello Eric
I did that when building my Long Ez 20 years ago and I have always been very happy with that. Main interests: More place in the engine area, Easy access to brake master cylinders and very easy leak check during pre flight; Positive effect on center & gravity balance Main drawback, if you installed rear rudder pedals, you will probably lost brake compmand from on rear seat.