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My issue was the brakes not resting flush in the down position. Turned out it was adjusting the cams that did it, but probably didn't hurt that I cleaned and lubricated as well. The cams were actually very easy to adjust once the cartridges are out. It's small adjustments until the up cam hits the limit switch (the tricky part is having it hit at the correct up or down position) and then the same with the down cam. I'd be happy to review what I did if that helps at all, feel free to PM me.

Very happy to report the brakes a retracting fully now. Turned out all that was needed were adjustment to the cams that trigger the up and down limit switches. I adjusted both cams on both sides and all is working well now. Thanks to everyone for the help and assistance! Below is a view of the cams, very easy to adjust.

Think I've found the issue, the spring. First picture are my brakes and you can see there are different screws lengths where the spring anchors. Second picture is one I found on Google with the screws about the same length. Can anyone else confirm their series 100 brakes have the same length screws where the spring attaches to?

Alright, got both brakes out & cleaning them up now. First thing I noticed was the left brake (good one and first picture) has the last thread of the worm gear somewhat lined up with the bottom of the red frame. The right brake (bad one and second picture) has many more threads showing. Additionally, when I tip the right cartridge upside down the brakes freely deploy where the left brake does not deploy when inverted. More to come...

Yikes, $4K to overhaul something I've learned to live without so far! Have many more things to spend that money on before the brakes. Was able to get the screw extractor working and took out the first 12 without issue. If I can't get them working, they're staying Inop until I can light 4AMUs on fire...

Would appreciate that as well, nothing I could find on the Google machine.

It does move freely, both of them I can operate manually and pull out the brakes.

When I pull the breaker if the LH brake was up it would bang back down, but the RH would always stay out until I pushed it back in.

RH speed brake would not retract fully when I bought my plane about a year ago. Went to pull them today to clean up and lube with Aeroshell 22 to see if that would fix the retract issue...it did not. I couldn't even get the screws on top off as the heads started to strip (and my Kobalt brand philips screwdriver snapped!! P.O.S.) so I did everything from the access panel. Removed globs of grease that looks similar to vanilla frosting and then applied AS22 to the gears. I cycled a few times and still the RH brake did not retract fully. Just seeing if anyone had other thoughts on what else I could try just with access through the panel?

Hey Tyler, best of luck on the final lap with the certificate. I'm in CT too and a DINK like you with a dog. Always had my eye on a Mooney for the speed and economy and was fortunate enough to acquire a J model last year. We are loving it, but certainly some additional expenses I incurred by being a freshly minutes pilot with 0 retreat when I bought the plane. Would I change things knowing what I know now.... probably not (I'm stubborn!) but if you ever want to check out a Mooney or chat about my experience just message me, I'm based out of HFD. I think @Skates97alluded to it, when you're ready to purchase, buy the "nicest" plane you can afford. Upgrading a steal of a plane will be more expensive than paying for a solid, well cared for platform. Happy flying and looking forward to the improving weather too!

I'm a new Mooney owner myself (J) but based out of KHFD which is right next to Robertson Field where this looks to be based. I'd be happy to take a look and get eyes on but full disclosure I am no Mooney expert. Feel free to message me if I can help in any way. Good luck in your search!

You are correct @Fly Boomer but appreciate the willingness to help @OR75

Thanks for the guidance guys. I didn't think there was a need for new W&B as I also didn't think the power supplies were driving the recognition lights.

Thanks for mentioning that, I do use the browser and it does a much better job. In the post, I didn't see what I would call a "definitive" answer. Did you make this entry as a PP? Via an IA/A&P?