Bushbaby brakes
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:18 pm
I got a new hydraulic brake set from Boet, these were intended for the BMW Explorer but I could not wait to try them 
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Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:22 pm
And the new stuff.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 7:29 pm
The whole lot, new axels, rims, bearings, cylinders and 6 ply tyres probably weigh about a kilo more than the old system but these new axels are much better than the old ones, look a lot stronger.
The new brakes are not bedded in properly yet but braking action is better than the drums so far.
I think that retrofitting like this and useing the standard brake pedals does not get the most out of the system, but then I suppose brakes too sharp would not be ideal.
The new brakes are not bedded in properly yet but braking action is better than the drums so far.
I think that retrofitting like this and useing the standard brake pedals does not get the most out of the system, but then I suppose brakes too sharp would not be ideal.
Posted: Sun Nov 04, 2007 10:29 pm
Nice retrofit 
I am very happy with mine, stops the plane very easily.
I am very happy with mine, stops the plane very easily.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 6:16 am
Looks sexy 
now..... how much 
I might just be doing mine as I have one of those outside drum brake setups and ag ja no well 
now..... how much I might just be doing mine as I have one of those outside drum brake setups and ag ja no well Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 3:33 pm
Old price from Boet was R5500 for the lot + post. Cheap if you consider what is included and compare to the similar Matco product available from Spruce.
Further report: Brakes bedding in nicely now, my new tyres have started creeping on the rims from practicing tail-up stoppies
My doing though as I lubed tyres, tubes and rims well with talcum powder and run the tyres at 1/2 bar. Will split rims and clean powder off tyre/rim area.
Further report: Brakes bedding in nicely now, my new tyres have started creeping on the rims from practicing tail-up stoppies
My doing though as I lubed tyres, tubes and rims well with talcum powder and run the tyres at 1/2 bar. Will split rims and clean powder off tyre/rim area.
Posted: Mon Nov 05, 2007 10:02 pm
I reconfigured the old cable oprated drum brakes. It now keep the BB standing still with the engine running balls-to-the-walls. :D
Mogas, glad to hear you are happy with your brake set. All of it made right here in the "new' RSA. ( Proudly?) It is unfortunate that it sometimes does take long to get all the stuff together to make a COMLETE kit up. We are now looking at a hydraulic brake set, very similar, that can be fitted to the standard BB rims and axles. Price should come down. I will keep you posted. :D
Mogas, glad to hear you are happy with your brake set. All of it made right here in the "new' RSA. ( Proudly?) It is unfortunate that it sometimes does take long to get all the stuff together to make a COMLETE kit up. We are now looking at a hydraulic brake set, very similar, that can be fitted to the standard BB rims and axles. Price should come down. I will keep you posted. :D
Re: Bushbaby brakes
Posted: Wed Apr 23, 2008 8:51 pm
Hallo Boet.
Responding to your 5th Nov posting.
Have you come up with the new system yet with the discs that fit the normal rim? We have BBO and would like to fit hydrolic Brakes.
Vernon.
Responding to your 5th Nov posting.
Have you come up with the new system yet with the discs that fit the normal rim? We have BBO and would like to fit hydrolic Brakes.
Vernon.
Re: Bushbaby brakes
Posted: Fri Sep 19, 2008 6:19 pm
Why dindn't you install the cylinders brakes inside the cabin ?
Re: Bushbaby brakes
Posted: Sat Sep 20, 2008 12:18 pm
Not enough space between pedals and fire wall for a retrofit.
If planned from new, we build a well into the firewall and fit under the pedals.
If planned from new, we build a well into the firewall and fit under the pedals.