I have a Pitts S1-C homebuilt from 1973 and the wheels and brakes do not
have any markings on them, I need to get some replacement shoes. Someone
told me they are Rosenhan but I cant find any parts for those. Pictures at
http://justin.is3.org/brakes


TIA for your help!

Earlier, "moby" > wrote:

> I have a Pitts S1-C homebuilt from 1973 and the wheels and brakes do not
> have any markings on them, I need to get some replacement shoes. Someone
> told me they are Rosenhan but I cant find any parts for those. Pictures at
> http://justin.is3.org/brakes

Yup, old (waaaay pre-MATCO) Rosenhan. Also used on HP-14 sailplane. I
have one full wheel/brake set in stock. I think the shoes are a
Rosenhan special.

Your best bets are probably:

* Call MATCO and see if they got any of the old drum brake parts when
they took over the Rosenhan operation.

* Send the shoes out for relining. My recommendation would be Vintage
Brake in Sonora, CA (http://www.vintagebrake.com).

And, by the way, I've been told that the rebuild kit for the wheel
cylinder is NAPA Auto Parts wheel brake kit #127. That kit contains
the rubber cups that fit the wheel cylinder.

Thanks, and best regards to all

Bob K.
http://www.hpaircraft.com

Thanks Bob! You are by far the most help I have had so far! What would your
full set be worth?

Thanks again..



"Bob Kuykendall" > wrote in message
om...
> Earlier, "moby" > wrote:
>
> > I have a Pitts S1-C homebuilt from 1973 and the wheels and brakes do not
> > have any markings on them, I need to get some replacement shoes. Someone
> > told me they are Rosenhan but I cant find any parts for those. Pictures
at
> > http://justin.is3.org/brakes
>
> Yup, old (waaaay pre-MATCO) Rosenhan. Also used on HP-14 sailplane. I
> have one full wheel/brake set in stock. I think the shoes are a
> Rosenhan special.
>
> Your best bets are probably:
>
> * Call MATCO and see if they got any of the old drum brake parts when
> they took over the Rosenhan operation.
>
> * Send the shoes out for relining. My recommendation would be Vintage
> Brake in Sonora, CA (http://www.vintagebrake.com).
>
> And, by the way, I've been told that the rebuild kit for the wheel
> cylinder is NAPA Auto Parts wheel brake kit #127. That kit contains
> the rubber cups that fit the wheel cylinder.
>
> Thanks, and best regards to all
>
> Bob K.
> http://www.hpaircraft.com

Earlier, "moby" > wrote:

> Thanks Bob! You are by far the most
> help I have had so far! What would your
> full set be worth?

I figure about $100. But remember, it's only one wheel's worth - In
the glider world, that's a full set...

Thanks, and best regards

Bob K.

Ohh, I didnt know that. How difficult would it be for me to upgrade to
clevelands? Do I have the right axles?


"Bob Kuykendall" > wrote in message
om...
> Earlier, "moby" > wrote:
>
> > Thanks Bob! You are by far the most
> > help I have had so far! What would your
> > full set be worth?
>
> I figure about $100. But remember, it's only one wheel's worth - In
> the glider world, that's a full set...
>
> Thanks, and best regards
>
> Bob K.