140 goodyear brakes

[amos]

Good morning,

We are in the process of restoring a 1946 140

Finding replacement parts has been challenging


Should we consider Cleveland Brakes instead

Phil W.
Dan B.

8G8

[6597]

I'm a Cleveland fan but Univair seems to have a few Goodyear parts...

That being said, do a search on this site. EBay seems to be a source. Most folks on a search admit having a hard time finding parts.

https://www.univair.com/categories/tire ... akes.html/

[6183]

Ahhh, Goodyear wheels and brakes, finding correct and readily available parts is enough to make you weep. David has said that Ebay is probably going to be one of your best sources as well as Univair, but don’t be surprised at the prices.

Another source that I’ve heard may have some Goodyear parts as well as used Cleveland wheels and brakes is:
Kenny Faeth
5954 Bradshaw Rd.
Sacramento, CA. 95829

(916) 368-1832

Several folks I know have been very satisfied with parts from Faeth.

Personally I don’t have any issue with Goodyear wheels and brakes except for the difficulty in finding replacement components as well as the costs involved. In the long run your better bet would be to go with Cleveland wheels and brakes, parts are more readily available.

[5675]

Hi, I have a complete set of Goodyear brakes and wheels on Ebay, Aircraft Ground Support, Inc.

[edidin]

Good morning,

We are in the process of restoring a 1946 140

Finding replacement parts has been challenging


Should we consider Cleveland Brakes instead

Phil W.
Dan B.

8G8

Personally would and did go for the Clevelands. Only downside is that they are powerfully and a '46 140 has non-forward swept gear so it's a tippy one. But with any taildragger, staying off the brakes is the best solution.