Boot Cowl Fit-up Continued: Install fabric

I installed Sunbrella material to the inside of the boot cowl to match the firewall interior. I really like the appearance of the fabric much more than simply painting the fiberglass. I then burned holes through existing hole locations and riveted bottom angle supports and fasteners which will hold the front cowling.

Fill and Bleed Brake System

I used an oil pump bottle with attached hose to fill brake lines from bleed valves on the wheels. Worked slick. Filling from the bottom point resulted in very few bubbles. Got on the brakes and, with my Dad's help bleeding the valves, was able to eliminate the mush and get the brake pedals solid. Tried the brakes out in the garage and they work great. I was pumped (no pun intended) that there were no detected leaks in any of the fittings.

Install Throttle Lever Assembly

Installed throttle assembly. Push-pull tube connects fore and aft levers for redundant control.