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Old November 26th 08, 01:44 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Ventus 2cx brake

On Nov 25, 11:33*pm, BravoCharlie
wrote:
Hi Pilots,

I have a V2cxT that has the standard S-H disc brake that no longer
works very well. *I have been through the obvious fixes; pads, new
fluid, bleed, etc. and haven't been able to bring it back up to
original performance which was adequate but not stellar.

I know a number of pilots have complained about this world-wide and S-
H has issued a voluntary TN. *The fix is to basically throw the old
stuff away and replace everything including wheel and tire with the
French-made Beringer system. *Beringer makes performance brake systems
for motorcycles, aircraft, etc. *It is not cheap and probably not an
easy install.

Does any one have first hand knowledge about this fix? *How easy is it
to install and what are the performance gains? *I hate to lay out the
cash without an understanding of how much of an improvement I will
see.

Let me know, thanks.

Bob


Bob, I have the Beringer system in my Antares 20E.
Even at 660kg gross, the wheel brake performance
is outstanding. I can't speak to the ease of conversion
for the V2cx though, sorry.

Hope that helps,
Best Regards, Dave

PS: Did you already replace the factory Bowden cable
housing and core with something robust enough, and
add an adjuster ?