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'Well, I’m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together….should have taken pix!What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I’m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated!  Thanks, PT-23 N64225'

' Well, I should have looked in the Maintenance and Erection Manual, Section 5, Para. 4, Fig. 77. The Springs in the drawings are a bit different with lips on them instead of just a straight leaf. Oh well, that's what came out of her!
 
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Thu, 17 Mar 2016 19:49:16 -0500
Subject: [fairchildclub] PT Brakes

  Well, I’m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together….should have taken pix!
What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I’m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated!  Thanks, PT-23 N64225
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'I think you have the same expander tube brake assembly that the F-24's have.  The arched portion is against the pads and the tips are close to the brake ring.  I think on the assembly process, don't tighten the nuts and bolts on the two halves until you have all the pieces in place.  As you assemble it, snug up the nuts & bolts slightly as you get the pieces on that side of the assembly in place.  Is your brake drum nice an smooth?  Do you have new pads?   If so, you will probably need to get use of a lathe and remove some pad material so you can get to the allowable pad/drum tolerance.  The number is in the manual.  I would look it up, but my eyes are real tired.  I have spent most of the afternoon hand stitching a new 40" zipper into my headliner.Bob

On Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:50 PM, "Steve Link steven_link@msn.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Well, I’m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together….should have taken pix!What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I’m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? 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' Yes, the arched part can either go down with the tips sweeping up away from the tubes like in a smile, or arch up with the tips closer down to the tubes like a frown. In T.O. 01-115GA-2, sec. 5, para. 4, Fig. 77 it looks like the arch is to the bottom of the pad slot close to the tube, and the tips are sweeping up away from the tube, like a smile. As far as turning the pads, I guess that has to be done after assembly?  I haven't found the blueprint yet....They sure don't make it simple do they....
"New blocks must be ground, concentric with center hole in brake on suitable machine to a diameter that will give proper clearance for brake in drum as specified on the blueprint of brake assembly."
A "suitable" machine? A lathe?
 
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:02:36 +0000
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT Brakes

  I think you have the same expander tube brake assembly that the F-24's have.  The arched portion is against the pads and the tips are close to the brake ring.  I think on the assembly process, don't tighten the nuts and bolts on the two halves until you have all the pieces in place.  As you assemble it, snug up the nuts & bolts slightly as you get the pieces on that side of the assembly in place.  Is your brake drum nice an smooth?  Do you have new pads?   If so, you will probably need to get use of a lathe and remove some pad material so you can get to the allowable pad/drum tolerance.  The number is in the manual.  I would look it up, but my eyes are real tired.  I have spent most of the afternoon hand stitching a new 40" zipper into my headliner.Bob

On Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:50 PM, "Steve Link steven_link@msn.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Well, I’m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together….should have taken pix!What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I’m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated!  Thanks, PT-23 N64225


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'Not sure if this will come thru.....Pic of the diagram.


To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 13:14:32 -0500
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Yes, the arched part can either go down with the tips sweeping up away from the tubes like in a smile, or arch up with the tips closer down to the tubes like a frown. In T.O. 01-115GA-2, sec. 5, para. 4, Fig. 77 it looks like the arch is to the bottom of the pad slot close to the tube, and the tips are sweeping up away from the tube, like a smile. As far as turning the pads, I guess that has to be done after assembly? I haven't found the blueprint yet....They sure don't make it simple do they....
"New blocks must be ground, concentric with center hole in brake on suitable machine to a diameter that will give proper clearance for brake in drum as specified on the blueprint of brake assembly."
A "suitable" machine? A lathe?

To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:02:36 +0000
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I think you have the same expander tube brake assembly that the F-24's have. The arched portion is against the pads and the tips are close to the brake ring. I think on the assembly process, don't tighten the nuts and bolts on the two halves until you have all the pieces in place. As you assemble it, snug up the nuts & bolts slightly as you get the pieces on that side of the assembly in place. Is your brake drum nice an smooth? Do you have new pads? If so, you will probably need to get use of a lathe and remove some pad material so you can get to the allowable pad/drum tolerance. The number is in the manual. I would look it up, but my eyes are real tired. I have spent most of the afternoon hand stitching a new 40" zipper into my headliner.Bob

On Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:50 PM, "Steve Link steven_link@msn.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:













Well, I?m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together?.should have taken pix!What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I?m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It?s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, PT-23 N64225










































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' Nope, it didn't......why do some yahoo groups allow pix postings and other don't?
 

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' It is up to the administrator. We allow pictures to be sent in all of my other yahoo groups.   -- Joe   From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com]
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Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] PT Brakes     Nope, it didn't......why do some yahoo groups allow pix postings and other don't?
 

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towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated! Thanks, PT-23 N64225

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'I guess that there is different variations of the manual.  Mine has the expander tube assembly in the same section, but fig 58.  Fig 59 has the whole wheel assembly.  What is odd, the figure has the input brake line on the top side.Well, sounds like you have it  under control. 
I only reused 3 pieces of wood that was on the airframe when I bought it in 1969. Bob

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  Yes, the arched part can either go down with the tips sweeping up away from the tubes like in a smile, or arch up with the tips closer down to the tubes like a frown. In T.O. 01-115GA-2, sec. 5, para. 4, Fig. 77 it looks like the arch is to the bottom of the pad slot close to the tube, and the tips are sweeping up away from the tube, like a smile. As far as turning the pads, I guess that has to be done after assembly?  I haven't found the blueprint yet....They sure don't make it simple do they....
"New blocks must be ground, concentric with center hole in brake on suitable machine to a diameter that will give proper clearance for brake in drum as specified on the blueprint of brake assembly."
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To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
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Date: Fri, 18 Mar 2016 03:02:36 +0000
Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT Brakes

  I think you have the same expander tube brake assembly that the F-24's have.  The arched portion is against the pads and the tips are close to the brake ring.  I think on the assembly process, don't tighten the nuts and bolts on the two halves until you have all the pieces in place.  As you assemble it, snug up the nuts & bolts slightly as you get the pieces on that side of the assembly in place.  Is your brake drum nice an smooth?  Do you have new pads?   If so, you will probably need to get use of a lathe and remove some pad material so you can get to the allowable pad/drum tolerance.  The number is in the manual.  I would look it up, but my eyes are real tired.  I have spent most of the afternoon hand stitching a new 40" zipper into my headliner.Bob

On Thursday, March 17, 2016 5:50 PM, "Steve Link steven_link@msn.com [fairchildclub]" wrote:


  Well, I’m getting ready to put my PT-23 Brakes back together….should have taken pix!What I am trying to figure out is which way the Retracting Springs, PN A-21-26, figure 35, are supposed to go into the pads. I’m thinking they went with the tips angled up towards the drum and the center towards the axle? It’s not really clear in the T.O. Also any tricks on getting them all in over the expander tube and frames? Should I use the drum to place them all together?Any help would be appreciated!  Thanks, PT-23 N64225


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Not sure why there are two different types. The LH one looks like it has a spot welded saddle for the fitting, and a longer end sweated on with an internal stop, possible a cheaper wartime type. RH has a tag on it with 38776 stamped on it….seems much more solid.

Used Rockauto Raybestos MK-190 kits….



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Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 8:00 AM

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There is a rebuild kit for them if all you need is the internals and your cylinder is OK. The last answer I got was the Rockauto Raybestos MK-190 kits and appear to be identical to the parts for the PT-19/23/26 cylinder with the one inch bore.



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Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:36 AM

To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com

Subject: Re: [fairchildclub] PT-26







Thank you very much, I will give them a call

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On Oct 28, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Jay Herrin jayherrin@bellsouth.net [fairchildclub] wrote:





David... try White Post Restorations. 540-837-1140



They did the master cylinders on my OTW and I’m am very happy with their work!



Jay

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On Oct 28, 2017, at 10:59 AM, David Stout aviator5@bellsouth.net [fairchildclub] wrote:





Finally found a couple of decent expander tubes for this airplane, however was disappointed to find both master cylinders leaking like a sieve.....removed them and took them apart. Bore looks fairly decent but needs new seals, cup style seals...anybody have any idea where I might find these? Thanks for any ideas you may have.



David Stout





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Sent: Sunday, November 5, 2017 12:45 PM
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Subject: [fairchildclub] PT Brakes    
Just got thru rebuilding my master cylinders…..took all of about 30 minutes after removing them from the plane. Thankfully my cylinders were in excellent shape. Pix to follow if they don’t show on this e-mail.
Not sure why there are two different types. The LH one looks like it has a spot welded saddle for the fitting, and a longer end sweated on with an internal stop, possible a cheaper wartime type. RH has a tag on it with 38776 stamped on it….seems much more solid.
Used Rockauto Raybestos MK-190 kits….

From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Sunday, October 29, 2017 8:00 AM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
Subject: RE: [fairchildclub] PT-26


There is a rebuild kit for them if all you need is the internals and your cylinder is OK. The last answer I got was the Rockauto Raybestos MK-190 kits and appear to be identical to the parts for the PT-19/23/26 cylinder with the one inch bore.

From: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com [mailto:fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com]
Sent: Saturday, October 28, 2017 10:36 AM
To: fairchildclub@yahoogroups.com
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Thank you very much, I will give them a call
Sent from my iPad

On Oct 28, 2017, at 11:26 AM, Jay Herrin jayherrin@bellsouth.net [fairchildclub] wrote:


David... try White Post Restorations. 540-837-1140

They did the master cylinders on my OTW and I’m am very happy with their work!

Jay
Sent from my iPad

On Oct 28, 2017, at 10:59 AM, David Stout aviator5@bellsouth.net [fairchildclub] wrote:


Finally found a couple of decent expander tubes for this airplane, however was disappointed to find both master cylinders leaking like a sieve.....removed them and took them apart. Bore looks fairly decent but needs new seals, cup style seals...anybody have any idea where I might find these? Thanks for any ideas you may have.

David Stout


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