[C320-list] Wheel Brake

[brer at adelphia.net]

I agree with Steve, I wouldn't use my Auto pilot for a brake.




---- Steve Magennis <magenns at yahoo.com> wrote: 

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No.  Terrible idea.

Your autopilot wasn't designed to be used as a brake.  There are
fragile parts inside the wheel as well as a belt.  It's cheaper and
easier to repair / replace the Edson brake than it is to repair /
rteplace the autopilot.  

If you are really concerned about securing your wheel while you are
gone and don't trust the brake, tie the wheel off to the pedestal guard
using a thin piece of line or a bungie cord.

Steve
Alchemist #909

--- jonvez at comcast.net wrote:

> Great idea Jeff!
> 
> Regards,
> 
> Jon
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> From: "Jeffrey Hare" <catalina at thehares.com> 
> 
> > 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" 
> > 
> > > 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 
> > 
> > 
> 


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