Zenith 601XL brake mechanism protrudes below bottom of wheel rim - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T13:41:55Zhttps://zenith.aero/forum/topics/zenith-601xl-brake-mechanism-protrudes-below-bottom-of-wheel-rim?feed=yes&xn_auth=noJohn, What type of brakes are…tag:zenith.aero,2014-03-06:2606393:Comment:3436572014-03-06T16:25:36.724ZMatthew walkerhttps://zenith.aero/profile/Matthewwalker
<p>John, What type of brakes are they?</p>
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<p>I'm curious as I have a different type. They are from the 650 quick build kit (Matco) and seem a little weak for stopping. I cant hold the plane on full power ready for short field take off even though the brakes are brand new and have been bled properly. Stopping isn't as great as my cessna 150 either. I would describe my brakes as adequate. Can hold the plane at run up.</p>
<p>John, What type of brakes are they?</p>
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<p>I'm curious as I have a different type. They are from the 650 quick build kit (Matco) and seem a little weak for stopping. I cant hold the plane on full power ready for short field take off even though the brakes are brand new and have been bled properly. Stopping isn't as great as my cessna 150 either. I would describe my brakes as adequate. Can hold the plane at run up.</p> Yes, it's definitely differen…tag:zenith.aero,2014-03-06:2606393:Comment:3436512014-03-06T15:20:37.169ZJohn dobbinshttps://zenith.aero/profile/Johndobbins
Yes, it's definitely different. Yours appears to be another brand or type. You don't have the overhang below the wheel rim that I have. I will try to post a photo of mine tonight.<br/>
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Thanks,<br/>
John D.
Yes, it's definitely different. Yours appears to be another brand or type. You don't have the overhang below the wheel rim that I have. I will try to post a photo of mine tonight.<br/>
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Thanks,<br/>
John D. Is your brake setup different…tag:zenith.aero,2014-03-06:2606393:Comment:3436232014-03-06T15:05:19.825ZRussell Johnsonhttps://zenith.aero/profile/RJohnson
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170988633?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170988633?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-full"/></a>Is your brake setup different than this?</p>
<p><a href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170988633?profile=original" target="_self"><img width="300" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2170988633?profile=RESIZE_320x320" width="300" class="align-full"/></a>Is your brake setup different than this?</p>