Hydraulic Brake conversion Part numbers

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WWhunter
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Hydraulic Brake conversion Part numbers

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I have asked this question before and I can not find the thread with the answer. I also had them saved on my computer but it crahsed so I am at a lose.
I took my floats off a few days ago and am back on wheels. Since I rarely fly the plane much on wheels I keep forgetting I need better brakes until I need them. :shock:
I will not spend the $$$ that Wag is asking for their conversion and would like to know what wheels, etc I need for this conversion. The mechanic I use has already told me if I can find the parts he can get the conversion approved. I did find a post from someone that said the parts from a PA-22 would work.
Could someone please give me the part numbers again that are used?
Thank you,
Keith

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Re: Hydraulic Brake conversion Part numbers

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WW,

I don't know what airplane you have but I wish my 65hp Champ still had the original mechanical brakes, my Cleveland hyd are a pain and don't work very well.

It doesn't take much to hold back 65hp, hyd are way overkill.
Gus Causbie
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Re: Hydraulic Brake conversion Part numbers

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Heck, I'll trade you!!! I even have an extra set of shoes you can have. I have an O-235 in a 7AC-CONV. It has WAY too much power for the mechanical brakes. It also doesn't help that I have 26" AkBushwheels on it. The compound leverage of the larger tires do not allow the brakes to hold. They will barely hold during the 1500rpm run-up. They are totally worthless when landing. I am sure if I were using the stock sized tires they might work better but the places I fly I need the bushwheels.
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