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I purchased additional Matco dual brake caliper system (Conversion Kit BE5ZBE5DZ) since my single brake caliper slips at 3000-3500 RPM.
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Comment by Clint L Gosch on February 20, 2020 at 6:07pm
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http://www.matcomfg.com/MaximizingYourBrakeOutput-idv-3648-23.html
You might also consider changing your brake pedal dimensions. The stock Zenith pedal does not meet Matco's recommended 2.5:1 mechanical advantage.
My single puck system holds my O-200 at 2550rpm, redline is 2750.
The dual system will solve your problem, but might add a bit more weight.
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Comment by Daniel Niendorff on February 19, 2020 at 9:29pm
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I found that my breaking continues to improve for several flights after the initial break in. Just one data point..... but if it is tolerable for a bit, it may get better over the next several flights. But I’m sure that added brake pad surface area won’t hurt either.
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Comment by Terrence "Dr. Terry" Hall on February 19, 2020 at 8:58pm
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Yes I did the correct breakin with the results described. I believe it is just cheaper for Zenith to provide a single caliper system but the need for additional breaking is well known.
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Did you do the break in procedure on the single caliper set up?
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