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Pitts S1 brake issue...

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Gary G

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Hi guys,

I have a problem with my brakes. I start and taxi and all is well. Then at some point during the taxi I loose the brake effect completely. It has happened on both the left and right brakes. The pedal remains stiff as normal but no braking effect is felt. After a few rather poorly executed pirouettes and me pressing and releasing the affected brake pedal, braking effect returns. Let me repeat, there is no sponginess felt, the pedal is stiff. Could something be jamming? Can the puck jam in the cylinder? Advise will be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!
 

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