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I have read much regarding Tracy O'Brien's landing gear and brakes, and decided to check it out. I can't find any information regarding Sonex parts on his web site. Apparently they are on Sabbatical from November through March - every search comes up "No matches" or "Error 414 page not found." Comments?

It is O'Brien
http://www.tracyobrien.com/Aircraft_Spe ... rakes.html
I have the brakes pictured on my Onex and they work fine.

lgsievila wrote:It is O'Brien
http://www.tracyobrien.com/Aircraft_Spe ... rakes.html
I have the brakes pictured on my Onex and they work fine.

I think he is specifically looking for axles and gear legs. I couldn't find them either ...

Dale Williams
N319WF @ 6J2
Myunn - "daughter of Cleanex"
120 HP - 3.0 Corvair
Tail Wheel - Center Stick
Signature Finish 2200 Paint Job
166.7 hours / Status - Flying
Member # 109 - Florida Sonex Association

he has axles and gear legs-I have been to his shop as he lives about an hour from me

lgsievila wrote:he has axles and gear legs-I have been to his shop as he lives about an hour from me

"Oh ... I see" says the blind man! You have insider information. No harm intended.

I did find it strange that I could not find the axles or gear legs on his site though. Hope he is still producing them.

Dale Williams
N319WF @ 6J2
Myunn - "daughter of Cleanex"
120 HP - 3.0 Corvair
Tail Wheel - Center Stick
Signature Finish 2200 Paint Job
166.7 hours / Status - Flying
Member # 109 - Florida Sonex Association

Tracy O'Brian brake parts........alternative

On my Onex I went with the Sonex hydraulic brakes and installed individual heel brakes. Spruce sells the Hegar Master Cylinders p/n 06-00328 for $94.85 each. I made up some angle brackets to bolt them to the floor just inboard of the rudder pedals and they seem to work excellent. No welding required. I learned to fly in the 1960's with heel brakes so it's no big deal for me to adapt to them. I DO prefer toe brakes but can live with the heel brakes if required.

I would post some photos of the installation but I can't figure out how to post them........am computer illiterate.

Gordon.....Onex......Hummel 2400

Forgot to Mention...........

Of note regarding the Sonex hydraulic brakes and Hegar heel brakes on my Onex.........I also installed larger tires.......5:00x5 along with a 6" full swivel tail wheel from Flyboys. And the stock Sonex wheel pants WILL fit with out much modification.

Gordon.....Onex......Hummel 2400

Dale,

I did find it strange that I could not find the axles or gear legs on his site though. Hope he is still producing them.

I haven't talked to him for a while. He runs a one man show so he could very well be winding down and he has been know to head South at times.