Rich did you rebuild the calipers? If not that may be the cause of
your sticking problem. The pistons can get corrored and if the chrome is
worn off in spots they will never work right,
...Art
On Tue, 1 Sep 1998, Rich Mason wrote:
> Hi all-
>
> I just recently (3 weeks ago) did a complete rebuild of all the hydraulics
> (brake and clutch). This morning while pulling into the parking lot at work,
> the front left caliper was dragging. The wheel is noticeably darker (from
> brake dust) and the wheel was hot to the touch. A small amount of smoke
> (non-electrical) came out after stopping.
>
> The only thing I can figure is that the front caliper isn't releasing
> completely as the hoses are 1 year old stainless braided hoses. I have
> seen references to adjusting for free pedal play. The only adjustment I
> have is on the switch mounted to the pedal box cover, which as best I can
> tell does nothing for pedal free play but only how soon the brake lights
> come on.
>
> Am I missing something here? Also - is there a preferred caliper assembly
> lube (other than brake fluid)?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Rich Mason
> '73 MGB
> Madison, AL
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