Reply To: Brakes suddenly binding

[BernieParticipant]

Ben,

There is no sophisticated brake piping areangement.

I think the most likely cause is simply going to be sticking wheel cylinders – especially if the car has not been on the toad for some time.

Rear hubs are easy to dismantle because the nut should be little more than finger tight.  Fronts are more complicated and in addition to the 38mm socket and a long bar you will probably need some device to hold the hub from turning as the nut will be very tight.

In addition the front hub nuts are handed.  The right hand side has a left hand thread and vice-versa. You will also need the special hub puller to get the hub off the taper of the drive shaft.

You mentioned not having the right socket for the hub nut …. but I thought a (not so) little bird told me you were given the necessary front-end tools when you bought the car.  Maybe you need to look in the boot!  If I have got that wrong, I apologise and, in that case, you will be welcome to borrow the tools from me .. let me know.

B……..