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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:09 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

My RV-6 is in need of new brake pads after 120 hours. This seems a bit pre-mature but it needs them none the less. I just looked on Vans site and they show brake lining kit with rivets. Does this require a special rivet device? At 30 bucks I can’t surmise it would be very cheap to buy the pads with the backing already on. Questions:
Is 120 hours sooner than normal for needing brake pads?
What do I use to rivet on the linings?
Is there a reasonable availability somewhere for complete brake pads?

Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 12:30 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

Hi Tim,

I decided to replace my pads around the 120 hour point. Could have gotten a few more miles but at annual time it seemed most convenient. Getting everything apart for bearing maintenance is the most time consuming. Replacing the pads is easy and quick. The kits from Van's contain the rivets. The tool is inexpensive from Spruce. See: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php

Rich Dudley
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 2:12 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

Hi John,

Thanks for the info and link. I was actually just turning my tires around so they would wear on the other side, so packing bearings and such. The brakes are easy, but didn’t plan that so now need to wait to get parts and tools.
Thanks again.

Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Dudley
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Hi Tim,



I decided to replace my pads around the 120 hour point. Could have gotten a few more miles but at annual time it seemed most convenient. Getting everything apart for bearing maintenance is the most time consuming. Replacing the pads is easy and quick. The kits from Van's contain the rivets. The tool is inexpensive from Spruce. See: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php



Rich Dudley

6A flying and for sale
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From: Tim Bryan (n616tb(at)btsapps.com)

To: rv-list(at)matronics.com (rv-list(at)matronics.com)

Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:07 PM

Subject: Brake Pad replacement



My RV-6 is in need of new brake pads after 120 hours. This seems a bit pre-mature but it needs them none the less. I just looked on Vans site and they show brake lining kit with rivets. Does this require a special rivet device? At 30 bucks I can’t surmise it would be very cheap to buy the pads with the backing already on. Questions:
Is 120 hours sooner than normal for needing brake pads?
What do I use to rivet on the linings?
Is there a reasonable availability somewhere for complete brake pads?

Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:00 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

If you do not mind spending a little extra money for the best rivet setting tool C order these dies for your hand rivet squeezer.

http://www.averytools.com/p-173-die-set-for-setting-brake-rivets.aspx

I like these dies in my hand squeezer better than ANY other brake rivet tool that I have seen.  This is my opinion and someone else may have something they like better.  These dies are what work best for me.  Someone else may have something better that works for them.

Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell C
2 C156+ Flying Hours So. CA C USA

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Hi John C
 
Thanks for the info and link.  I was actually just turning my tires around so they would wear on the other side C so packing bearings and such.  The brakes are easy C but didn’t plan that so now need to wait to get parts and tools.
Thanks again.
 
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Dudley
Sent: Sunday C October 12 C 2008 3:29 PM
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Brake Pad replacement


 
Hi Tim C

 

I decided to replace my pads around the 120 hour point. Could have gotten a few more miles but at annual time it seemed most convenient. Getting everything apart for bearing maintenance is the most time consuming. Replacing the pads is easy and quick. The kits from Van's contain the rivets. The tool is inexpensive from Spruce. See: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php

 

Rich Dudley

6A flying and for sale
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From: Tim Bryan (n616tb(at)btsapps.com)

To: rv-list(at)matronics.com (rv-list(at)matronics.com)

Sent: Sunday C October 12 C 2008 4:07 PM

Subject: Brake Pad replacement

 

My RV-6 is in need of new brake pads after 120 hours.  This seems a bit pre-mature but it needs them none the less.  I just looked on Vans site and they show brake lining kit with rivets.  Does this require a special rivet device?  At 30 bucks I can’t surmise it would be very cheap to buy the pads with the backing already on.  Questions:
Is 120 hours sooner than normal for needing brake pads?
What do I use to rivet on the linings?
Is there a reasonable availability somewhere for complete brake pads?
 
Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 3:02 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

Tim,

The tool comes in two models: standard and deluxe. The ad says the deluxe model is threaded so you can assume the standard model is the hammer (impact) type. Having used both over the years, I would recommend the screw type. Well worth the extra $.If you break just one pad with the hammer type, you'll know what I mean. Not that I've ever broken one myself.......

Ivan Haecker -4 1506hrs. S. Cen. TX
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 5:34 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

Thanks everyone for the answers, links, and advice. I will be ordering a toolset tomorrow along with new brake pads. I can’t wait too long since I need to be able to fly. Condition Inspection is next month so trying to get ahead of the game.

Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of RV6 Flyer
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Subject: RE: Brake Pad replacement



If you do not mind spending a little extra money for the best rivet setting tool, order these dies for your hand rivet squeezer.

http://www.averytools.com/p-173-die-set-for-setting-brake-rivets.aspx

I like these dies in my hand squeezer better than ANY other brake rivet tool that I have seen. This is my opinion and someone else may have something they like better. These dies are what work best for me. Someone else may have something better that works for them.

Gary A. Sobek
"My Sanity" RV-6 N157GS O-320 Hartzell,
2,156+ Flying Hours So. CA, USA

From: n616tb(at)btsapps.com
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: RE: Brake Pad replacement
Date: Sun, 12 Oct 2008 17:11:02 -0500
Hi John,

Thanks for the info and link. I was actually just turning my tires around so they would wear on the other side, so packing bearings and such. The brakes are easy, but didn’t plan that so now need to wait to get parts and tools.
Thanks again.

Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
From: owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com [mailto:owner-rv-list-server(at)matronics.com] On Behalf Of Richard Dudley
Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 3:29 PM
To: rv-list(at)matronics.com
Subject: Re: Brake Pad replacement



Hi Tim,



I decided to replace my pads around the 120 hour point. Could have gotten a few more miles but at annual time it seemed most convenient. Getting everything apart for bearing maintenance is the most time consuming. Replacing the pads is easy and quick. The kits from Van's contain the rivets. The tool is inexpensive from Spruce. See: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php



Rich Dudley

6A flying and for sale
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From: Tim Bryan (n616tb(at)btsapps.com)

To: rv-list(at)matronics.com (rv-list(at)matronics.com)

Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:07 PM

Subject: Brake Pad replacement



My RV-6 is in need of new brake pads after 120 hours. This seems a bit pre-mature but it needs them none the less. I just looked on Vans site and they show brake lining kit with rivets. Does this require a special rivet device? At 30 bucks I can’t surmise it would be very cheap to buy the pads with the backing already on. Questions:
Is 120 hours sooner than normal for needing brake pads?
What do I use to rivet on the linings?
Is there a reasonable availability somewhere for complete brake pads?

Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
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PostPosted: Sun Oct 12, 2008 9:10 pm    Post subject: Brake Pad replacement Reply with quote

The Rapco brake rivet tool is really good.
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/RapcoBrake.php

I like it better than the ones you hit with a hammer because it's really easy to overset those.

Pax,

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I decided to replace my pads around the 120 hour point. Could have gotten a few more miles but at annual time it seemed most convenient. Getting everything apart for bearing maintenance is the most time consuming. Replacing the pads is easy and quick. The kits from Van's contain the rivets. The tool is inexpensive from Spruce. See: http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/topages/brakeliningrivset.php

Rich Dudley
6A flying and for sale
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Sent: Sunday, October 12, 2008 4:07 PM
Subject: Brake Pad replacement



My RV-6 is in need of new brake pads after 120 hours. This seems a bit pre-mature but it needs them none the less. I just looked on Vans site and they show brake lining kit with rivets. Does this require a special rivet device? At 30 bucks I can’t surmise it would be very cheap to buy the pads with the backing already on. Questions:
Is 120 hours sooner than normal for needing brake pads?
What do I use to rivet on the linings?
Is there a reasonable availability somewhere for complete brake pads?

Thanks
Tim Bryan
RV-6 Flying

N616TB over 100 hours now
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Will this tool work on Matco caliper shoes?
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