What's new
Van's Air Force

Don't miss anything! Register now for full access to the definitive RV support community.

When to install parking brake?

alpinelakespilot2000

Well Known Member
My home airport is VERY windy and I regularly fly on my own... thus, I've decided I need to add the parking brake.

Any suggestions on when to mount it? Also, I assume it gets mounted on the firewall? Where? Also, will I be using the same brake line mount (tailwheel version) that I already mounted to the firewall or will that have to be altered or relocated?

I'm asking now before I get the firewall onto the fuselage. Will it be just as easy to do later?

Thanks.
 
You should be able to mount it easily any time before you rivet on the forward top skin. Maybe before you mount the engine would be a bit easier. There was a discussion last week or the week before on location of the parking brake valve, although I think it was geared (pun intended) toward nosedraggers.

Dave
 
Back
Top