https://rv10.org/api.php?action=feedcontributions&feedformat=atom&user=Reilersjr 2026-05-08T15:28:53Z User contributions MediaWiki 1.40.1 https://rv10.org/index.php?title=Brakes_/_Wheels&diff=1039 2022-06-29T20:15:44Z

<p>Reilersjr: </p> <hr /> <div>The stock Vans '''brakes''' are fine however aftermarket brakes promise improvements (concerning heat, braking action and weight). They usually come as a complete set (wheel, disk and brake calipers).<br /> <br /> The Vans stock '''nose wheel''' used to have an axle that was hard to adjust which made most builders order an aftermarket nose wheel but since September 2021, Vans has changed the design and started shipping Matco wheels with a newly designed axle.<br /> <br /> ==== Companies supplying aftermarket Brake / Wheel sets ====<br /> * [https://beringer-aero.us/ Beringer] (known for high quality and being lightweight; a good investment, but it is a big one; also replacement brake pads are reported 4/2022 to be close to $100 per wheel)<br /> * [https://www.groveaircraft.com/wbproducts.html Grove] (known for better master cylinders, the stock ones hang after some years)<br /> * [http://matcomfg.com/ Matco] (known for higher brake action than stock)<br /> <br /> ==== Improvements to Brake Pedal and stock Master Cylinder ====<br /> * Single axis instead of bolts on each side (from McMaster.com)<br /> ** 8 x 9440T63 High-Temperature Dry-Running Flanged Sleeve Bearing, 841 Bronze, For 3/16&quot; Shaft Diameter<br /> ** 1 x 8893K178 Tight-Tolerance Oil-Hardening O1 Tool Steel Rod, 0.1875&quot; Diameter, 3 Feet Long<br /> ** 8 x 6432K19 Set Screw Shaft Collar For 3/16&quot; Diameter, Zinc-Plated 1215 Carbon Steel<br /> * Return spring for master cylinder (from McMaster.com)<br /> ** 8 x 6389K625 Light Duty Dry-Running Nylon Sleeve Bearing, 1/16&quot; Thick Flange, 3/8&quot; Shaft, 1/2&quot; Housing Id, 3/8&quot; Long<br /> ** 4 x 9657K432 Compression Spring, 3&quot; Long, 0.6&quot; Od, 0.51&quot; Id<br /> <br /> Detailed writeup on the procedure with pictures:<br /> http://www.mykitlog.com/users/display_log.php?user=Rocketman&amp;project=2056&amp;category=9613&amp;log=188034&amp;row=11</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=SECTION_27:_FIREWALL&diff=323 2022-03-25T14:28:50Z

<p>Reilersjr: Added 2 external links for pass-thrus. Images are direct links to ACS.</p> <hr /> <div>PAGE 27-2<br /> <br /> Plan your control cables pass-throughs at step 3. Some people have used an &quot;eyeball&quot; type here that may require different spacing than the pre-punched holes provided in the kit. Look ahead in the plans to see if you want to do the double plastic bushing. The RV-14 kit uses an FF-00001 to penetrate the firewall. <br /> [[File:Ff-00001.png|thumb|659x659px]]<br /> [[File:Avery SS Pass-Thru.png|thumb|304x304px|Many people have used the following pass-thru with the RV-10:[https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ssfirewallkit12-04762.php?clickkey=5015617 Avery SS Firewall Pass-Thru]]]<br /> [[File:Eyeball Pass-thru.png|thumb|Many use these for the control cable penetrations: [https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/eyeballfw2.php EYEBALL FIREWALL FITTING- SS PRESSURE PLATE - STEEL TTP]]]</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=File:Eyeball_Pass-thru.png&diff=322 2022-03-25T14:25:31Z

<p>Reilersjr: </p> <hr /> <div>Eyeball Pass-thru</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=SECTION_27:_FIREWALL&diff=321 2022-03-25T14:18:58Z

<p>Reilersjr: </p> <hr /> <div>PAGE 27-2<br /> <br /> Plan your control cables pass-throughs at step 3. Some people have used an &quot;eyeball&quot; type here that may require different spacing than the pre-punched holes provided in the kit. Look ahead in the plans to see if you want to do the double plastic bushing. The RV-14 kit uses an FF-00001 to penetrate the firewall. <br /> [[File:Ff-00001.png|thumb|659x659px]]<br /> [[File:Avery SS Pass-Thru.png|thumb|304x304px|Many people have used the following pass-thru with the RV-10:[https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/hapages/ssfirewallkit12-04762.php?clickkey=5015617 Avery SS Firewall Pass-Thru]]]</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=File:Avery_SS_Pass-Thru.png&diff=320 2022-03-25T14:10:31Z

<p>Reilersjr: </p> <hr /> <div>Avery SS Pass-Thru</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=Ray_Allen_Stick_Grips&diff=319 2022-03-25T14:05:30Z

<p>Reilersjr: Added link for Ray Allen stick grips</p> <hr /> <div>http://www.rayallencompany.com/products/stickgrips.html</div>

Reilersjr https://rv10.org/index.php?title=Parachute&diff=69 2022-03-22T00:26:48Z

<p>Reilersjr: Link to the BRS parachute system</p> <hr /> <div>Link to the BRS Parachute: https://brsaerospace.com/rv-10/</div>

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