Really tight front brakes!

ASPEC said:

Glad to know you found the problem.
I don't think anyone brought this up so I will add one thing in case someone in the future has a similar question.

If you leave the calipers hanging by the hose when servicing the bearings it is possible to lose track of the position of the caliper and turn it in such a way that when you install the caliper, the hose is twisted. That would keep pressure from releasing and cause a drag. I have had more than one DIY brake job come into the shop with twisted brake hoses...

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YakkoWarner said:

I'm glad you brought that up! I didn't know a twist in the line could case a drag either - I suspect one of the front lines on my British project has a twist (not yet been driven but doesn't look like a smooth clean loop) so I will be redoing that line (possibly both).

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YakkoWarner said:

I'm glad you brought that up! I didn't know a twist in the line could case a drag either - I suspect one of the front lines on my British project has a twist (not yet been driven but doesn't look like a smooth clean loop) so I will be redoing that line (possibly both).

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