Brake system upgrade??

[chriskirk57]

I just bought a 140 and I find that the brakes are a little weak. Does anyone know of an upgrade to them? I have a disc brake system but was wondering if perhaps Grove or Cleveland had an upgrade.

[6643]

Most disk conversions on 120/140s are Cleveland. There are a few with McCauley (150) brakes, but I can't find a difference between the two.

Powerful brakes on a taildragger can be a liability...

[6277]

Agree with John. One of my AF assignments was in the UK. I joined a Tiger Moth flying club and was surprised to learn that the two TMs in the club did not have brakes, just a tail skid. We taxied very slowly.

[6643]

By the way, I know for a fact that Clevelands are powerful enough to cause a prop strike on a paved taxiway.

[2356]

I have Cleveland brakes and like them. Easier to maintain. Just respect their stopping ability.

[6277]

I do have Clevelands on my 140. Very easy to maintain. Just two "O" rings in the whole system. I have heard that using the parking brake can cause problems due to unexpected lock ups. For that reason I don't use the PBrk.

[V529]

Clevelands are the way to go. A straight forward STC install. You'll have all the brakes you'll ever want or need.

[simonlowther]

I have Clevelands. They are powerful but very smooth, you know exactly what your going to get when you press the pedals, no more no less.

[klyde sessna]

Switch to Clevelands, keep your heals on the floor, and disable the parking brake.

[6643]

I have a disc brake system...

I suppose it makes sense to ask "which one?"