FAQ & Trouble Shooting

Common Questions

Q: What PSI should I run the piston at?

A: 60 PSI

Q: What stage can I put the brake on?

A: Any stage or position on the robot, but we recommend the first stage or the closest to the motor as possible. The results will be much better.

Q: What is the holding force of the brake?

A: The WCP Friction Brake with the WCP Brake Pad can support 1.5 ft lbs by itself at 60 PSI. The max/min that we have recorded in testing has been 1-2 ft lbs. These values are recorded at the brake and without a motor attached. Adding a motor in brake mode will increase these values.

Common Issues

Issue: Brake does not disengage.

Possible Solutions:

• Check that the shoulder bolt attaching the cone to the piston is threaded all the way in.

• Check the air pressure for the piston. If it is too low, the piston will struggle to disengage.