[C320-list] Wheel Brake

[Jeffrey Hare]

Hi,

   If you have an ST4000 autopilot, you can save your brake by engaging the
AP, and tightening the brake just a little.   I'm on a river where the
current reverses and this seems to easily do the job without overusing the
brake.

-JeffH

-----Original Message-----
From: igrunes at comcast.net [mailto:igrunes at comcast.net] 
Sent: Monday, July 17, 2006 2:24 PM
To: C320-List
Subject: Re: [C320-list] Wheel Brake

Warren
We once replaced the pads on Isle of Wight #851.
The pads removed had no wear and the new pads do not holdget to the either.
When we looked at the Edson sitr it looked like a washer or two placed in
the locking mechanism would do the trick.  
We haven't done it because we don't feel like messing with removing the
compass and all below it to do the adjustment.
Juat replacing the pads was not the solution on #851.
Irv grunes

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: "Warren Updike" <wupdike at hotmail.com> 

> Check the Edson website for maintenance of the pedistal and controls.
There is 
> a brake pad replacement kit if the pads are worn and not holding. First,
clean 
> the knurled brake drum of any oil deposits or other materials. If the
holding 
> is not improved, you may need to replace the pads. 
> 
> Warren & Pattie Updike 
> C320, #62, 1994, "Warr De Mar" 
> Frog Mortar Creek, Middle River 
> Chesapeake Bay