About the time our 2015 RV-12 leaves the ground on take off I feel a distinct shudder. I think that pressing on the brakes stops it, but not instantly, which makes me wonder if it just goes away spontaneously. At the time of this year's annual condition inspection, I replaced the brake rotors, pads and installed new tires (but not new tubes). The tires had significant asymmetric wear, and rather than just switch them R to L (which requires un-mounting the tires), I put on new tires.
On takeoff for the post-inspection and maintenance test flight, the shudder was still there. I'm wondering if the next step is to balance the wheels/tires?
On takeoff for the post-inspection and maintenance test flight, the shudder was still there. I'm wondering if the next step is to balance the wheels/tires?