S3 2.9 Binding brake caliper

[NeilS3]

Morning folks,

My O/S front brake calliper binds, slow to release.

I have removed and cleaned the sliders & checked piston for any crud on there numerous times however no joy and starting to really pee me off. I have recently noticed my brake hose was a little damp on a connection so maybe caliper loosing pressure to pull the brake calliper piston back if this is possible? If so where can I get the correct brake hose or has anyone upgraded to braided lines if so which ones folks used please.

Many thanks in advance.

[S2Andy]

Check the flexi hose. Not unknown for the hose to break up internally and hold the pressure on.

[NeilS3]

Ok thanks Andy. Think I'll replace them anyway. Braided may be a nice upgrade if anyone done this on here?

Cheers Neil.

[S2Andy]

Yes mine are braided. Lots of info on here. I actually had the blocked flexi pipe problem on my daughters car several years ago. Exactly the symptoms you are experiencing.

[magpies]

I've run the whole of my brake and clutch lines in braided.