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Old 06-12-2012 | 04:11 PM
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Hi Guys,

I have the FEJ Hawk with the disk brake system and getting locking wheels when brakes are applied. I'm using a typical brake valve like Tamjets airline in and line out to brakes. Simple setup but the wheels really lock up. I have two restrictors inline right after the valve. How many restrictors do you guys typically use on your brake system, to get some smooth braking. Also, do you guys put the restrictors closer to the wheel or closer to the valve. Does the direction of the restrictor even make a difference?

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Old 06-12-2012 | 04:47 PM
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we put some grease on our disc brakes (Skymaster) and they still work fabulously without locking up...no restrictors used....
Old 06-12-2012 | 07:40 PM
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Or try a festo variable rate valve I use them in my jets it's like a restrictor but you can dial it in.
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Old 06-13-2012 | 12:09 AM
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Brakes are a Pressure Active function and almost zero flow, restrictors will do little to help.

If you run a seperate air tank for the brakes, only pump it up enough to stop them locking, else use a proportional pressure control valve like the BVM smoothstop or Jetronics electronic proportional valve.
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a bit of grease does wonders to locking brakes, and costs nothing.

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