Master cylinder installation

[tmsiegler]

Had any one used Swick's brake master cylinder installation? I'm trying to decide on how to do my brakes. I like heal brakes and swicks instl looks light but hard to set up?
Thanks
Tom Siegler

[Acroeric]

Re: Master cylinder installation

Tom- I assume you are talking about the mounting location in the gear legs. . . .I'm doing it now. It is really pretty easy. I'll snap some photos when I get done.

[tmsiegler]

Re: Master cylinder installation

Hi Eric,
im intrested in seeing how effective it was. effort to brake action? controlability? if the cable system can generate enough pressure?
Tom

[Forrest Barber]

Re: Master cylinder installation

We used the Swick STC system on a BC12D clip wing with 180 HP; it would hold completely with very little heel pressure. MY signature alnding was a snap or two on final to a touch down , taxi in with tail in air and stop with tail in air and bow to crowd.... It is a good system . Full power would skid the tires .

[tmsiegler]

Re: Master cylinder installation

Thanks Foerst that was what I was looking for. Now I need to get a brake lever.
Tom

[Acroeric]

Re: Master cylinder installation

2 to 1 or 2.5 to 1 are the correct mechanical advantage range. The Stock brake and cable gives around 1 1/5 to 1 so the lever only needs a hint of mechanical advantage to get the pressure correct.

I had a Cole clipwing with a big lycoming and hydraulic brakes. . . . I used to taxi back to the hanger with the tail up. . . . it was lots of fun and always got lots of looks from the nosedragger guys.

My entire set up has been really expensive to get done but I know I'll be alot happier with it. I think by the time I get done I'll have $2700 in it all. The 4inch extended gear was the most expensive but will be well worth it. All my other clipwing hit the tailwheel long before the mains in a 3 point. I kept the track the same and just made it sit a little higher like a monocoupe.

Forrest- I sent you a PM about some wing fittings. . . . . .