Europe trip - part 1

Well I am now safely on the beach just outside of Genoa the 1000 mile trip went without a hitch ... Except for a minor niggle when I left Rugby heading south ...



Whilst driving I quickly realised there was something wrong - car having to work harder to pull then on touching the brakes an almost violent pull to the left ... Stopping on the A34 I confirmed what I thought ... Front drivers side wheel very hot and full of brake dust... Stuck or sticking brakes!!! Bugger - I could only think of those alpine passes!!!



I exercised the brakes and made my way south slowly pulled into a friends place and when the wheel cooked down took the wheel off and it was obvious the brake was partly engaged ...



I sprayed copious amounts of penetrating oil - there was lots of accumulated brake dust. I checked the two sliding "pins" which were fine and then I pushed the piston back it moved fine - pumped it out - fine. Did it a few times and it was smooth. I then put new pads in - copper greased and cleaned and put back together. (Did pads on other side too of course). Took it for a spin and all was well - 1000 miles later ... No problems!



The Furka Pass was amazing (photos later)!



Sorted it do you think???



Best



Christopher

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