Elcon Models 2008 ©
Assembly Air Brake
page: 8
Setting up the brake
Choose place of the Y-splitter for the air tube.
Insert the air tube into the connector of one of the air brakes.
Move steering L/R so the maximum steering in and maximum steering out position is reached.
Move the full suspension/wishbones up and down (take off shock absorbers).
Determine nescesarry length for the air tube so all positions can be reached and cut to length with a sharp hobby knife.
Stick the ends of the tubes into the connectors
Repeat for other side.
Use remaining part of the tube to connect the Y-splitter to the air pump.
Note: the brake should first engage a few times to center the complete system.
You can help this by moving the piston rod a few times in and out while turning the servo horn by hand.
Check if the wheel rotates free (take out 1 air tube at any connection).
Adjust cilinder head screws at cover plate when nescesarry.
Check the piston position in the pump housing.
The piston rod should be fully out when the brake is not used.
Adjust the position of the servo horn and/or trim servo on the transmitter when needed.
The braking power can be increased or be decreased by changing the movement of the servo horn.
Note that at the first time using the brake some oil or other residu might be present on the friction materials which could
affect braking effect. This should dissapear after approximately 5~15 minutes, full braking power should then be
achieved.
NEVER USE THE AIR PUMP WHEN THE COVER PLATE IS NOT MOUNTED (WHEN BRAKES ARE OPEN).
THIS MIGHT LEAD TO DAMAGE OF THE RUBBER MEMBRANE