Wing Nut Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 I have installed the Matco brakesa few years back now and am quite happy with their improved performance, especially their holding ability for run ups. A funny thing happened the last couple of times I have been ground handling the aircraft it pulls out OK but when I try to push it back it is like a ratchet with the wheels binding up like the park brake feature has failed to release. Has anyone experienced this particular issue? I am starting to suspect the check valve may be faulty or not opening properly - I would hate to have to pull it from the system but getting the aircraft back in the hangar is getting a bit of a chore when it locked up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 22, 2014 Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 If you start to push back and you feel like it is binding it would be easy enough to get down and look at each caliper to see if one has not released. If the pads are very thin then it is possible to over extend the piston in the caliper and it could stick. The remedy is to put new pads in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Nut Posted February 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2014 Hi Roger , It is difficult to see with the new wheel spats on and as it has only done less than 30 landings so I wouldn't think the pads are worn or in need of replacing. Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Nut Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Hi Roger, Can you please tell me what model the brake kit was so I can find the support docs on the matco site Thanks, Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger Lee Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 For the SW they are WHLWI60L wheel and brake assembly. It is the "I" series caliper BPAE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Runtoeat Posted February 24, 2014 Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Pete, this might be what you're looking for matco brake manual.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wing Nut Posted February 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2014 Thanks guys Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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