• The Biplane Forum is a large global active community of biplane builders, owners and pilots. From Pitts to Skybolts, to older barnstormers, all types are welcome. In addition to our active community, our content boasts exhaustive technical information which is often sought after for projects and maintenance. This information has accumulated over the 12+ years the forum has been in existence.

    The Biplane Forum is a private community. Subscriptions are only $49.99/year or $6.99/month to gain access to this great community and unmatched source of information not found anywhere else on the web. We are also a great resource for non biplane users, since many GA aircraft are built the same way (fabric and tube construction). Annual membership also comes with two BiplaneForum.com decals.



Brake Fluid

This site may earn a commission from merchant affiliate links, including eBay, Amazon, and others.

cashflyer

Well-Known Member
Joined
Aug 10, 2011
Messages
1,326
Reaction score
406
Because of the AD that exists on them, a few months back I decided to remove and inspect the McCauley wheels on my Skybolt project.

(The wheels and brakes were installed by the previous owner, and I did not have first hand knowledge of the condition.)

It's a good thing I did. I found two minor, and one very major crack in the left wheel (center portion).

Here is my question... when the calipers were removed, the fluid that started coming out was clear.

Is it common in the homebuilder world to use automotive brake fluid?


I guess I can see an advantage to using something like ATE fluid that I used in my race car, as the ATE fluid has a much higher boiling point than 5606. However there is something to be said for using a fluid that every FBO carries in their shop.
 

Latest posts

Back
Top