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broken matco brake pad questions

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Hello,
I have a broken brake pad.

So Matco doesn't sell lined plates?
Only re-line kits?

Then what kind of press do I
need for the rivets?

Matco's website does not have a
lot of info, in my opinion, so
input please.

Thanks!

John

Edit to add***

Is it as simple as buying something like this?
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I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

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Yes it is.
EAA has a video on line that steps you through the process.

Very easy once you do a couple.

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Also, Matco has a reline service they call Swiftline. I think it works like Netflix for brake linings.

It's easy to DIY with the tool, I always keep a spare set of linings in inventory.
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Re: broken matco brake pad questions

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Jak is getting the part number for the
pads, and I am going to order this one.

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Thanks!
User GDS wrote:Also, Matco has a reline service they call Swiftline. I think it works like Netflix for brake linings.

It's easy to DIY with the tool, I always keep a spare set of linings in inventory.
There are many things that happen really fast when you are
flying an airplane. There is no sense in rushing any of the others.

I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

Duane Sorenson & Rick Norton Gone West 6/8/09. Godspeed
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Re: broken matco brake pad questions

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I hadn't thought to check the EAA website.
Not much on YouTube about it.

Thanks!

John
gkremers wrote:Yes it is.
EAA has a video on line that steps you through the process.

Very easy once you do a couple.

Gary
There are many things that happen really fast when you are
flying an airplane. There is no sense in rushing any of the others.

I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

Duane Sorenson & Rick Norton Gone West 6/8/09. Godspeed
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Re: broken matco brake pad questions

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As a follow up, I bought
the Rapco tool as pictured
above. It worked like a
champ! I like it because
it requires no hammering
on somewhat fragile brake
shoes.

I had Lima Charlie back
in the air Friday evening.

Be safe!

John
There are many things that happen really fast when you are
flying an airplane. There is no sense in rushing any of the others.

I would much rather be looking down at the runway, than up at it.

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Re: broken matco brake pad questions

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Sounds good, have fun.
I like it because
it requires no hammering
on somewhat fragile brake
shoes.
Good choice, I've broken a pad using my hammer-tool.
GDS
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Re: broken matco brake pad questions

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User GDS wrote:It's easy to DIY with the tool, I always keep a spare set of linings in inventory.
Johnny C! wrote:Jak is getting the part number for the pads, and I am going to order this one.

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The Rapco Brake Rivet Tool RA-825 is Aircraft Spruce part #10-02065 (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/t ... oBrake.php).

Per Matco, the Reline Kit for 2 calipers is WHLBRL-1 (http://www.matcomfg.com/BRAKERELINEKIT-idv-3485-12.html). That's AS Part # 06-00571 (http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/l ... NEKITS.php).

The Swiftline Kit is SWFT-1E (http://www.matcomfg.com/SwiftLineKitfor ... 23-12.html).

If you have dual calipers, each kit will do one side.
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