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Old November 26th 08, 04:57 PM posted to rec.aviation.soaring
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Default Ventus 2cx brake

On Nov 26, 11:32*am, Andy wrote:
http://www.nadler.com/public/ventus2...ke%20cable.htm


Man that's ugly!

Why would anyone ruin a great hydraulic disc brake by actuating the
master cylinder with a bicycle cable?

Andy


That is a very good question.

Antares uses a direct mechanical connection from spoiler
pushrod to master-cylinder actuation lever, no Bowden cable.

A Bowden cable is a SPRING, and bicycle-grade is really
silly in these applications (especially 8 foot long with a
Tost "wheel brake").

I believe SH has upgraded new production to use Beringer parts;
hopefully they have stopped doing this on the actuation side...

See ya, Dave "YO electric"