Graham-
I had a similar experience. Same symptoms. It definitely was a
sticking caliper. I rebuilt mine with parts from Sunbeam Specialties
(new pistons and seal kit) and they have worked great since.
-Randy
gharlowe@comcast.net wrote:
> Listers -
>
> I now have the first very cautious miles on B382001466 after a 4.5 year
> overhaul. The brakes at the wheels were not touched in the overhaul other
> than to bleed them after removing and reinstalling all brake lines and
> rebuilding the master cylinder. I returned from yesterday's 5 mile checkout
> ride with smoke coming from the LF brake, and a strong hot brake odor. I'm
> not a brake expert, but some internet searches on symptoms pointed toward a
> sticking caliper/piston. I was able to remove the caliper, and I'm tempted
> to take the caliper and a rebuild kit to a brake shop.
>
> Are there any other diagnoses or recommendations? Can anyone recommend a
> kit from a McParts store?
>
> Thanks as always,
>
> Graham Harlowe
>
> B382001466 (finally on the move again)
>
>
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Randy Smith
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Purcellville, VA 20132
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