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Raptor Brakes

Postby Beefmaster » Wed Aug 15, 2012 11:55 am

Hi guys,

Anyone know how to improve a Raptor's standard brake without having to buy new disc brakes? Do definitely wanna do the disc brake thing, but need to rob some banks first... (**)
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby Bulletjie » Wed Aug 15, 2012 12:49 pm

Deploy your balistic chute once you landed! :lol:
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby Beefmaster » Wed Aug 15, 2012 1:17 pm

Now there's a fantastic idea!! Although my budget's gonna take a knock on the constant repacking!! All of a sudden thos disc brakes seem like a bargain! ##
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby wiskeyfoxtrot » Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:48 am

Sorry Beefmaster... but you are stuck with the crap brakes ... i have tried everything to get the front brake to work better... but to no avail . Disc brakes are the answer but at moerse price! :x

That small front drum brake cant handle the weight of the Raptor ! :roll:
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby wiskeyfoxtrot » Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:48 am

Sorry Beefmaster... but you are stuck with the crap brakes ... i have tried everything to get the front brake to work better... but to no avail . Disc brakes are the answer but at moerse price! :x

That small front drum brake cant handle the weight of the Raptor ! :roll:
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby bobthebuilder » Thu Aug 16, 2012 7:49 am

Runway arrestor hook?
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby Beefmaster » Thu Aug 16, 2012 8:03 am

Great wiskeyfoxtrot, so no solutions then! Bob what about a sand arrester bed!? ;)
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby nicow » Thu Aug 16, 2012 10:05 am

'n Microlight met brieke is net nie meer 'n microlight nie...
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Re: Raptor Brakes

Postby Beefmaster » Thu Aug 16, 2012 4:09 pm

Dis so waar nico! Ek voel dieselfde oor windscreens ;) Okay, lyk my ek gaan nie brieke he nie!! :)
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