Comments - brake lines to spring gear - Zenith Aircraft Builders and Flyers2024-03-28T09:51:50Zhttps://zenith.aero/profiles/comment/feed?attachedTo=2606393%3ABlogPost%3A254452&xn_auth=noChris - I used the exterior g…tag:zenith.aero,2012-12-20:2606393:Comment:2549892012-12-20T17:05:55.151ZJohn Austinhttps://zenith.aero/profile/JohnLAustin
<p>Chris - I used the exterior grade 3M tape ... I've had good luck with this on other projects - doubtful it will ever come loose! I did take particular care to round, smooth, and polish the ends of the tubing - I'm watching it for chafing, but have not detected any in 90 hrs so far. I thought about putting a little heat shrink on the brake line where it enters and exits the metal tubing to add an extra layer of protection, but at that point I had everything hooked up and bled, so I didn't…</p>
<p>Chris - I used the exterior grade 3M tape ... I've had good luck with this on other projects - doubtful it will ever come loose! I did take particular care to round, smooth, and polish the ends of the tubing - I'm watching it for chafing, but have not detected any in 90 hrs so far. I thought about putting a little heat shrink on the brake line where it enters and exits the metal tubing to add an extra layer of protection, but at that point I had everything hooked up and bled, so I didn't want to re-do it. But, so far, doesn't look like it's necessary.</p> IF the 3M tape does not hold-…tag:zenith.aero,2012-12-20:2606393:Comment:2549232012-12-20T13:57:35.194ZChris Aysenhttps://zenith.aero/profile/ChrisAysen
<p><strong>IF</strong> the 3M tape does not hold-up. A couple of small drilled and tapped holes in the gear where the clips are wouldn't hurt the integrity of the gear. Say, #8-32 or a #10-32 tapped hole so some machine screws can hold the clips. But nonetheless a good clean look; nice design John....... Need to make sure the ends of the 6061 tube are well rounded and deburred.</p>
<p><strong>IF</strong> the 3M tape does not hold-up. A couple of small drilled and tapped holes in the gear where the clips are wouldn't hurt the integrity of the gear. Say, #8-32 or a #10-32 tapped hole so some machine screws can hold the clips. But nonetheless a good clean look; nice design John....... Need to make sure the ends of the 6061 tube are well rounded and deburred.</p> Here's an alternative:
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<p>Here's an alternative:</p>
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<p>Piece of 6061 T6 tubing secured by .025 brackets secured to the spring gear with 3M exterior…</p>
<p>Here's an alternative:</p>
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<p>Piece of 6061 T6 tubing secured by .025 brackets secured to the spring gear with 3M exterior mounting tape. The tape allows a little "give". I tested this and the bracket will be destroyed before the tape comes loose!</p> I'm getting ready to do this…tag:zenith.aero,2012-12-15:2606393:Comment:2543572012-12-15T16:19:48.771ZDan Dempseyhttps://zenith.aero/profile/DanDempsey
<p>I'm getting ready to do this job. Would you post some pictures?</p>
<p>I'm getting ready to do this job. Would you post some pictures?</p>