Thoughts on dual brake calipers... - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-29T00:14:17Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/2606393:Topic:799878?xg_source=activity&feed=yes&xn_auth=noMaybe one day?tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-07:2606393:Comment:8008232021-01-07T03:40:07.264ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Maybe one day?</p>
<p>Maybe one day?</p> Thank for all the input every…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-07:2606393:Comment:8008192021-01-07T03:36:21.845ZDavid J. Beaulieuhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DavidJBeaulieu
<p>Thank for all the input everyone. Now I have to confess that I feel like an idiot. While doing research for parts on the Matco website, I realized that my wheels labeled MH6BD.75XT were for the dual caliper setup. I found that interesting and was wondering why I had only one caliper setup. After talking with George at Matco, he thought It would be very unusual to run a single caliper with that wheelset, and to check to see which brakeplate I actually had; one for the single caliper or…</p>
<p>Thank for all the input everyone. Now I have to confess that I feel like an idiot. While doing research for parts on the Matco website, I realized that my wheels labeled MH6BD.75XT were for the dual caliper setup. I found that interesting and was wondering why I had only one caliper setup. After talking with George at Matco, he thought It would be very unusual to run a single caliper with that wheelset, and to check to see which brakeplate I actually had; one for the single caliper or the one for the dual caliper. So, this afternoon I took a look at the wheels and finally noticed that I indeed have two calipers per side! I am at a loss as to why I was under the mistaken impression that I had only one caliper but here is the proof! I suppose that dual caliper setup is standard equipement with the kit, but I had forgotten about that? I never felt that stopping was an issue. on asphalt...now I know why!<a href="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8397713072?profile=original" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><img src="https://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/8397713072?profile=RESIZE_710x" class="align-left"/></a></p> If you swap out to 26" Airstr…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-06:2606393:Comment:8006842021-01-06T16:10:31.182ZKen Ryanhttps://zenith.aero/profile/KenRyan
<p>If you swap out to 26" Airstreaks and run them at 6 psi you will have plenty of traction to justify those dual pucks! :)</p>
<p>If you swap out to 26" Airstreaks and run them at 6 psi you will have plenty of traction to justify those dual pucks! :)</p> I would go with dual caliper…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-06:2606393:Comment:8005732021-01-06T13:45:00.295ZBob McDonaldhttps://zenith.aero/profile/BobMcDonald
<p>I would go with dual caliper brake kit. I always had "weak brakes" on my CH601HD. I installed "Matco Intensifier kits" and promptly blew the brake lines off.... performance was not increased and I eventually crushed the smaller piston parts. I finally bit the bullet and redesigned the complete Zenair brake pedal geometry (the way it should have come from factory) to get adequate brakes. The dual caliper kit is the way to increase stopping or holding power. Being high a HP to light weight…</p>
<p>I would go with dual caliper brake kit. I always had "weak brakes" on my CH601HD. I installed "Matco Intensifier kits" and promptly blew the brake lines off.... performance was not increased and I eventually crushed the smaller piston parts. I finally bit the bullet and redesigned the complete Zenair brake pedal geometry (the way it should have come from factory) to get adequate brakes. The dual caliper kit is the way to increase stopping or holding power. Being high a HP to light weight airframe means you will still skid the tires across the grass / tarmac.</p> My Edition 1 STOL 750 came wi…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-06:2606393:Comment:8005112021-01-06T13:33:47.167ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>My Edition 1 STOL 750 came with dual caliper Matco brakes as standard equipment. IMHO you can never have too much brakes, and they work well on paved surfaces. However, I operate off grass most of the time and my STOL 750/Jab 3300 will easily take off on grass with wheels locked! Don't ask me how I know! LOL!</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p>
<p>My Edition 1 STOL 750 came with dual caliper Matco brakes as standard equipment. IMHO you can never have too much brakes, and they work well on paved surfaces. However, I operate off grass most of the time and my STOL 750/Jab 3300 will easily take off on grass with wheels locked! Don't ask me how I know! LOL!</p>
<p>John</p>
<p>N750A</p> My personal experience is tha…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-05:2606393:Comment:8000002021-01-05T02:20:24.999ZDon Morriseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DonaldMorrisey
<p>My personal experience is that it depends on the size of the tires, My first EAB I started out w single pucks, and had big tires. Couldn't hold it on run-up and couldn't stop the plane on landing either. Added dual and it was an amazing difference. But these were large tires...not sure what you're running. Nevertheless after that experience there was no question to go with duals. Bought duals and fitted them on my Cruzer before selling it, When you need brakes you NEED them, Also had…</p>
<p>My personal experience is that it depends on the size of the tires, My first EAB I started out w single pucks, and had big tires. Couldn't hold it on run-up and couldn't stop the plane on landing either. Added dual and it was an amazing difference. But these were large tires...not sure what you're running. Nevertheless after that experience there was no question to go with duals. Bought duals and fitted them on my Cruzer before selling it, When you need brakes you NEED them, Also had brake pedals each side.</p> I've never had a plane with d…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-05:2606393:Comment:8000702021-01-05T01:21:07.030ZPathttps://zenith.aero/profile/Pat
<p>I've never had a plane with duals. But owning different motorcycles the difference was absolutely amazing.</p>
<p>I've never had a plane with duals. But owning different motorcycles the difference was absolutely amazing.</p> If you are thinking of going…tag:zenith.aero,2021-01-04:2606393:Comment:7996412021-01-04T15:52:32.161ZChris Beebehttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisBeebe
<p>If you are thinking of going dual caliper just do it. You will be happy with the results. Yes you can get by with single but the dual you don't need to stand on the pedals so hard when running up and they just work better across the board.</p>
<p>If you are thinking of going dual caliper just do it. You will be happy with the results. Yes you can get by with single but the dual you don't need to stand on the pedals so hard when running up and they just work better across the board.</p>