Received a call on anyone having information on converting the Zenith hydraulic brakes to a hand operation. Anyone have experience or suggest a contact?

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Brenda, the best thing about experimental rules is there are virtually none , a good mechanic could figure out how to adapt a atv or motorcycle master cylinder to hand operate the brakes and no faa input necessary, only a test flight period would be necessary, if you were inclined to ask ,.what is your goal?? why hand brakes , I may be able to help . this is not brain surgery

Contact Zenith - they've assisted in the modification of at least one plane to hand controls.

John

N750A

Try blackmaxbrakes.com and https://www.air-techinc.com

Matco has a brake cylinder that works with a bicycle type brake lever.  I thought about it, but didn't pursue it.  I don't know what max weight it would accommodate. My 601 has a single lever hand brake (no differential breaking).  That let the rudder pedals be move about 4in. forward.  The plumbing should be simpler than any configuration of toe brakes.

Brenda,  I am new to this forum;  I searched hand controls and you popped up;  I am looking for some direction, are you familiar with this topic of hand controls?  I am a VFR private pilot with time in a cessna 172 mostly;  have developed a weakness in one leg, making it more difficult to steer with my feet, both rudder and brake;  looking for alternatives and someone suggested the 750;  I have never considered a home-built before;

appreciate any guidance.

mani

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