Glennis Aircraft Brake Systems

The Glennis Aircraft brake is a one of a kind design, and is only produced by Glennis Aircraft.

The main component, the brake itself, is a 'Disc' Brake. It is machined to fit all popular struts, and can be custom machined to fit special applications if necessary.

The Glennis Brake System is available with several options; to see all the details, click the 'product features' button on the touchpad to the left.

Glennis Aircraft will custom machine brakes to fit custom or non- standard strut2, Glennis Machinist's may need these measurements of the struts, if the struts cannot be sent directly for fitting.

The diameter of the strut (as viewed from the side) and the width (as viewed from the front) are the two critical measurements. If any unusual features, such as angles, or different lower strut designs than shown are present, the struts may have to be sent for fitting, or detailed drawings provided.

A One of a kind fit

The Glennis brake fits 2" to 8" wheels, and all fit inside the wheel, many with details of the full size aircrafts brake covering them.

Century Jet gear

The Glennis Aircraft Brake requires special fitting for Century Jet brand landing gear. Due to the non-standard design of the lower struts. Glennis Aircraft will supply 'Set Screw' style brake backs for all Century gear, unless the gear is sent for fitting. There may be an additional charge for fitting brakes to some Century Gear. For more information, call and speak to a Glennis Aircraft Machinist.

Functionality

Serious modelers who scratch build large models such as this 8 foot span, turbine powered F-86 not only demand exact scale wheels, but brakes that work in all conditions, without constant maintenance.

The constant tear down and "greasing" of other brake systems isn't needed on the Glennis Brake System.

Endless Options

If you build models like this Ziroli C-47, there simply are no scale wheels or brake systems except for the Glennis setup.

Before the C-47 can drop its paratroopers in competition, the engines start with on board starters operated from the transmitter, and the Glennis Brake System holds it as it happens.

Scale Fidelity

In many large applications, such as this Ziroli P-38, not only are the scale P-38 backing plates covering the actual brake, but the model functions as full scale.

Application of the brakes in taxi gives a "bow" at the nose just as on the full size bird. Engine run ups at the end of the runway are no problem now.

Strut Fit Brake

Glennis Designers prefer that the brake fit the strut when ever possible. This design prevents rotation, and makes the thinnest installation on narrow applications. You may have to provide strut measurements if your gear is not of standard designs.

Set Screw
Brake

For some brands of landing gear, or where a fit around the strut is not possible, the brake 'set screws' to the axle. This makes an acceptable option to the strut fit style brake.