Zenith 601XL brake mechanism protrudes below bottom of wheel rim

Part of my brake mechanism protrudes below the lowest level of the wheel rim. That means damage could occur in a flat tire situation. It looks like a brake fluid orifice is at the lowest point on the brake assembly and would be "wiped out" if a flat tire occurred on a hard surface. Is this the normal installation ?

Thanks for any observations on this,

John

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Permalink Reply by Russell Johnson on March 6, 2014 at 9:05am

Is your brake setup different than this?

Permalink Reply by John dobbins on March 6, 2014 at 9:20am
Yes, it's definitely different. Yours appears to be another brand or type. You don't have the overhang below the wheel rim that I have. I will try to post a photo of mine tonight.

Thanks,
John D.
Permalink Reply by Matthew walker on March 6, 2014 at 10:25am

John, What type of brakes are they?

I'm curious as I have a different type. They are from the 650 quick build kit (Matco) and seem a little weak for stopping. I cant hold the plane on full power ready for short field take off even though the brakes are brand new and have been bled properly. Stopping isn't as great as my cessna 150 either. I would describe my brakes as adequate. Can hold the plane at run up.

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