RV-6A (aka " Junkyard Special "). Sensenich Composite 3 Blade Propeller. Here are the right side brakes: The lower black hoses come from the left brakes. Location: Schaumburg, IL. I don't understand why the left pedals work (pilot side) and the right pedals don't work (passenger side). I did think at some point the left brakes might fail, so it is time to get it fixed.
Location: Sonoma County. Obtained from any post I have made in this forum. I can see small drips in the plastic line fittings. Vans rv6 brake line routing for movement plate. Join Date: Jul 2005. The passenger side cyl'ers act as pass throughs for the reservoir to feed fluid to the system via the top fittings on that side. I used the image button on the tool bar to add photos, but hmmm none were added. I have the proper opening and closing image tags with the image URL between.
You may not edit your posts. The upper plastic hoses go to the firewall. OK, for some reason my photos did not attach to the previous posting. Last edited by fbrewer: 08-23-2018 at 01:22 PM. Are the gold metal blocks that have hydraulic hoses coming in and out, the master cylinder for the respective brake? RV-7 Fuselage in progress. The upper black hoses are routed to the right side brakes in the lower position. You may not post attachments. I have good pressure on the left brakes, and they work properly. Vans rv6 brake line routing for movement kits. Join Date: Mar 2007.
You may not post replies. 2022 =VAF= Dues PAID. On my 6, I found the internal springs were too weak to fully extend the master cylinder piston when the brakes were released. Gasman, Thanks for the explanation, I now get it. N11LR - RV-10, Flying as of 12/2019. Vans rv6 brake line routing for movement 6. Location: Dublin, CA. This also makes it possible for the pilots master cyl's to act as pass throughs for the passenger side cyl'ers to activate the brakes. I am trying to understand the brake system in my RV6. Fuel Tanks Complete - No leaks finally. I assume the right brake system needs to be bled to remove the air. 08-24-2018, 10:05 AM. If they do not extend FULLY, you will be unable to use the co-pilot brakes. Titan IOX-370, Dual PMAGs, 9.
You may not post new threads. All times are GMT -6. VAF on Twitter: @VansAirForceNet. Opinions, information, and comments, are my own unless stated otherwise. The right brakes have no pressure at all. Thanks for the explanation. Are these brake systems completely independent of one another, but share a common hydraulic reservoir? When the air reaches your left pedals, they will also have excessive travel when pressed, and will fail if not fixed. EAA Sheet Metal Class - Complete.