Brake lines
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flybymike
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Bend, Oregon
I have used the stainless braided Teflon on many aircraft. A #4 (1/4") or a
#3 works well. I have used this type of lines on brakes and hydraulic lines, on Cubs to Lancairs and never a line failure.
www.anfittingsdirect.com
#3 works well. I have used this type of lines on brakes and hydraulic lines, on Cubs to Lancairs and never a line failure.
www.anfittingsdirect.com
bob turner
Registered User
Just for looks?
All you need is the appendix in AC23-27, and a conforming logbook entry, and you can use anything. They do not make hoses that are less than 4000 lb working pressure any more for brake application. Just make sure the flares are of the same type and that you keep pipe threads with pipe threads. The originals were black rubber, 800# hoses.
All you need is the appendix in AC23-27, and a conforming logbook entry, and you can use anything. They do not make hoses that are less than 4000 lb working pressure any more for brake application. Just make sure the flares are of the same type and that you keep pipe threads with pipe threads. The originals were black rubber, 800# hoses.
skywagon8a
MEMBER
SE Mass MA6
If you have changed over to disc brakes and high pressure master cylinders, DO NOT USE the original black rubber hose with the crimped on fittings. They can leak around the fitting and can swell up when stepping on the brake thus reducing the brake effectiveness.
bob turner
Registered User
That is true, but I do not believe you can buy those old hoses any more. The proper hose is at your NAPA dealer, tested to 5000#. You need to cite a whole bunch of technical stuff in the aircraft log to use it, but it is now legal.
Steve Pierce
BENEFACTOR
Graham, TX
I have used the Aeroquip 666-4 hose with the reusable fittings. http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/aq666.php http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/appages/eatonfitting66000.php
But it is pricey. I get Varga http://vargaair.com/ to make up the hoses to length, cheaper than buying the parts.
But it is pricey. I get Varga http://vargaair.com/ to make up the hoses to length, cheaper than buying the parts.
cubdriver2
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