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Subject: RE: [LML] Re: Beringer wheels and brakes on a 235?
From: bob mackey <n103md@yahoo.com>
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> Since I can lock the wheels at any speed with my Matco cheapies,
> why should I consider Grove or Beringer? I've never had any trouble
> with them and wonder why other folks are looking elsewhere.

I can also easily lock the brakes at any speed with the Matcos.
Too easily, as a matter of fact. I take my shoes off so I can feel the
gentle pressures needed on the brake pedals. I should move the pivot
point on the pedal to increase the required pedal force.

I am looking because I have had two cracked Matco caliper housings,
and one with pinhole leaks in the casting. Also, it is a pain in the butt
to remove and lockwire the disc every time the wheel, tire, or brake pads
need service.

The Groves don't fit into my wheel wells (235 airframe), so I am looking around.
Except for the price, the Beringers look great.

I may end up machining some Matco-copy calipers from billet.
If I do, who wants a set? I would be aiming for identical dimensions,
except around the 1/8 NPT fittings, and perhaps hard teflon anodize.

-bob