STEP 13: The Brake Detail
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54: Two of the almost-completed underframes
with brake detail. All that needs to be done is to
install the rod to the hand brake
The cylinder was assembled following the
instructions. Once it was completed, a piece of
.080” angle 12” long was cemented to the stringer.
The angle was located along the inside edge of the
stringer and two boards in from the cross bearer. I
then cemented the brake cylinder on the angle.
Finally I cut pieces of .030" rod 14” long as a
pedestal for the small brake lever pivot end to set on.
This was cemented on the inside of the frame just
outboard of the cross bearer.
Once all of the pieces were in place I began
plumbing the brake system. I used DA .012" brass
wire for the airlines. This is a cut-and-fit process that
can sometimes be frustrating.
