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tcureton
Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Port Huron, Mi.
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Posted: Fri Oct 05, 2007 11:34 pm Post subject: Goodyear 2 Cleveland Brake Conversions Kits |
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After flying my F35 Bonanza in and out of mostly 5k+ foot runways, I have really become fond of the many <2.5k strips near me.
Here lies the problem that I have never noticed before until now! The lack of braking action on my F35 Bonanza with it's original 6.5x8.00 Goodyear brakes has really become a clear and present danger for me.
I really want to convert ASAP to Clevelands Wheels and Brake Calipers for their improved braking and ease of maintenance. My question is what are the pros and cons of using the smaller diameter wheels.
I really would like to keep my Bonanza's original proud stance as it sit on a ramp or on a grass tie down.
I understand that changing to the smaller wheel size a more cost effective
option than keeping my larger diameter wheels.
My question is will I loose overall ground ground & prop clearance and wouldn't the larger diameter wheels be better suited for the shorter and unimproved airfields I am planning to fly into?
Can anyone who have gone through this conversion shed any insight
on this issue for me?
Tony |
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Bryan Wells
Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Stephenville, TX
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Posted: Mon Oct 08, 2007 1:31 pm Post subject: RE: Goodyear 2 Cleveland Brake Conversions Kits |
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My B35 came with the larger diameter disc clevelands, they offer more capacity and are the same as the Baron I believe, they do not change the profile of your Bonanza, remember they have to fit in the same wheel opening when they retract, so the wheel/tire combination height will remain the same. I would install the larger disc clevelands. You will also perform a retract test to verify everything is correct no matter which you choose.
Many Bonanzas are equipped with the larger Clevelands, look around and you will see them. |
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tcureton
Joined: 28 Nov 2005 Posts: 13 Location: Port Huron, Mi.
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 12:25 am Post subject: |
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Thanks Bryon, You have pretty much confirmed what I had in mind concerning the original wheel size.
So what series / model Baron should I look for?
Will I require the Brake Cylinder and Axle from the Baron also?
Tony |
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Bryan Wells
Joined: 01 Sep 2005 Posts: 75 Location: Stephenville, TX
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Posted: Tue Oct 09, 2007 4:23 am Post subject: RE: Goodyear 2 Cleveland Brake Conversions Kits |
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Baron/Bonanza it doesn't matter, the larger wheels/disc appear on many Bonazas and you will see them on any year model. You will need new tires with the new wheels. |
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