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IMG_1215ann
Date: 06/13/2010
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IMG_0888post
This is the Grove brake caliper I am using. It may not be the perfect replacement for the Europa brake but it sure works. I've e-mailed Robby at Grove and asked if he'd like me to send the old Europa brake caliper to see if they have a better replacemen
Date: 06/29/2010
Views: 4312
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IMG_7270post
Date: 02/21/2010
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IMG_0046post
Button the cowl and tidy things up. Looked out the door (West) and the weather was calm, not many 150's in the pattern. Looks like a great time to go and try it out. Filthy from the elbows to the finger tips so I have to hit the WC and clean myself bef
Date: 07/08/2010
Views: 4787
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IMG_0045post
Put a bit of fluid in the reservoir and observe bubbles. Air is being pushed out and replaced by fluid. That's good. Watched this for almost an hour till the bubbles stopped and the reservoir began to fill. Shut the bleed contraption, stuff the line b
Date: 07/08/2010
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IMG_7387ann
This pic shows the port side of the master cylinder. The red knob is the parking brake. You squeeze the brake lever and turn the knob (top back toward you) and release the lever. This holds the brake on. To release the brake you simply squeeze the bra
Date: 03/07/2010
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IMG_7529ann
The new BSPP (British Standard Pipe Parallel) banjo bolts finally arrived from Speed Flow of Australia last week. Due to a death in the family and illnesses, I haven't gotten back to working on the Europa for several weeks. But I did today. I had also
Date: 04/18/2010
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IMG_1193ann
Date: 05/31/2010
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MDO_Aircraft_P1
Date: 10/18/2009
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IMG_0035
2010 07 06 - Wondered how the new brake would work on retraction. Set up for retraction testing. LG lever went to about 1/2" (1.275 cm) from the up lock and wouldn't go any further. Hitting something. Spent several hours trying to see what what
Date: 07/06/2010
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IMG_7440post
2010 03 19 - Checked to see if the new brake banjo hardware would work while completing the Annual Condition Inspection on the Europa. This is a comparison of the original fitting from the brake with the new banjo bolt that's supposed to work. Close, bu
Date: 03/19/2010
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IMG_0044post
So it's back to bleeding the brakes again. Pull the lines out so there's no high spots and there's an "all up" run to the master cylinder. Connect the bleed contraption and wait.
Date: 07/08/2010
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IMG_7266Crop
Date: 02/21/2010
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IMG_7539ann
Realizing that I'd need to do any remaining work at home, I removed the disk brake, gathered up the bits and headed for the shop. This is just a pic of the BSPT threaded hole in the disk brake. Had to clean it out as it was full of crap. Testing showed
Date: 04/18/2010
Views: 4456
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IMG_7540ann
That leaves two choices: #1 - tap the brake in BSPP threads or #2 - run the BSPT die over the bolt to thread in BSPT. The brake being aluminum and the bolt being stainless steel, I decided to go with #1 as it seemed easier.
Date: 04/18/2010
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IMG_9562ann
2010 06 06 - Made up an adaptor that fits the bleed and doesn't leak. Began to run fluid into the system. Went up to the master cylinder/reservoir to check on progress. Was I getting bubbles through the bit of fluid it put in back on the 3rd?
Date: 06/06/2010
Views: 4291
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IMG_0048post
And none too soon! This is what I hit departing the airport. We'll see what the weather is like tomorrow morning. Maybe try to fly then.
Date: 07/08/2010
Views: 7969
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IMG_1167ann
Went to the hanger after work and put the brake back together. Seems to work fine. I have not safety wired it yet as I want to add fluid, bleed and give it a good test beforehand. When all tests wel,l with no leaks, I'll wire it up. Could have used a
Date: 04/19/2010
Views: 4450
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Date: 10/19/2009
Views: 5091
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IMG_7428post
My new banjo hose end for the brake arrived today. Good work Merlin Motor Sports.
Date: 03/15/2010
Views: 4088
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