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Pootling along in slow lane of M1 Northbound, taking it easy 55-60mph.

Then found I was slowing right down.......couldnt get over 40 mph

Came off at next junction and front off-side brake was sizzling hot!!!

Gave it a few minutes then tried again......this time brake pedal was going straight to the floor with very little braking effect

Decided between me and me mates enough was enough and got recovered home.

I thought I noticed on Friday on way down a pulsing a bit through the brake pedal but it seemed to have gone on way home.

So Im thinking new caliper, disk, pads and flexi + new wheel bearings as all the grease melted out of existing one!!!

So do I need to do owt else other than above?
Should I do both sides or can I just do the faulty side?
Also do I need to check the rears at all?

Lastly are post '86 front brakes any better and can I retro-fit them to my '81 Devon

Its an Automatic so they get a bit of a pasting!

Thanx

Ben

I would advise both sides like for like, cost more but worth the extra!

Hi there!
Definately a pair of disks and a set of 4 pads.
Definately new caliper (but be sure the oposite is free and the dust seal is intact)
Probably new bearings for the overheated side (again check the oposite, re-use if found to be OK, clean, re-pack)
Very unlikely: flexible hoses are not normally damaged but obviously check.
1 litre DOT4 (might as well do a full brake fluid change) needs doing every two years anyway.
Tube of Plastilube or similar brake assembly grease (be careful not to get any on the friction surfaces)
Martin