[C320-list] Wheel Brake

[jonvez at comcast.net]

All good points....

-------------- Original message -------------- 
From: <brer at adelphia.net> 

> I agree with Steve, I wouldn't use my Auto pilot for a brake. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> ---- Steve Magennis wrote: 
> 
> ============= 
> 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" 
> > 
> > > 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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