freeing off calipers after long dry storage

[Count Vampirski]

any advice on this wood be useful please, particularly the high melt point special lube for coating pistons

4.3 possibly original brakes with 20k dry miles then stored for several years - the brakes now require far too much pressure to get retardation, i am assuming the pistons have become v stiff and need freeing, being mechanically inexperienced, i am not sure how to get them ready for MOT and use - assume pads to have plenty of material left and discs excellent and not rusted or pitted

[Count Vampirski]

Hi Colin, hadnt thought of that - symptoms from memory would fit...
as car is in excellent condition with 20k dry miles i am hoping servo is ok - how do i check it is performing and how do i check for leaks (that would give poor idle though i imagine)

when i did have car on road, it used to grab n/s rear brake and lock under last min braking too

i would like to have braided flexis too due to barn mice - any downsides?

[Count Vampirski]

Hi Krikkit, that was my original thinking (will check servo tomorrow using Google test methods)
Are service kits available for the 4.3 oem calipers? - discs and calipers only done 20k miles so should be fine

[Count Vampirski]

yes thanks will try that

[Count Vampirski]

..hmmmm, 'barn find?!' - I hadnt misplaced it!!