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I'm not sure I understand the question. When the techs install a new brake assembly, the wiring harness is connected at the same time as the hydraulic system.
by nvy 3y ago
I'm not sure I understand the question. When the techs install a new brake assembly, the wiring harness is connected at the same time as the hydraulic system.
The pad itself is never changed on the flight line. It's quicker and easier to change the entire assembly and have the worn brakes rebuilt in a second line shop.
- AndrewKemendo 3y agoAh I see, I had envisioned a pad that was replaceable like an individual brake pad on a car
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- nvy 3y agoI'm most familiar with the C-130 but I believe it's common on many types: the pad is replaceable but in order to do that you have to remove the entire brake assy, which means it's more efficient to just slap a new assy on and send the worn one to 2nd line to be rebuilt/overhauled. Often that 2nd line is subcontracted out.
- AndrewKemendo 3y ago>Often that 2nd line is subcontracted out As is tradition. Thanks for the insight