As mentioned in another post, I had a major issue with my right brake during taxy testing. One pad was completely missing and about 1/3rd of the other had broken off. Can only think that they got contaminated with something during the long wait. Left brake is perfect.
Upshot was that the brake severely overheated, the O-ring in the caliper melted and fluid was leaking out - so hot, it deformed the tyre I think I was extremely lucky to get away without a brake fire. Disc is also scored and needs replacing.
So new tyre and disc are easy - they have them at VANS. However, the caliper is a bit more difficult. Everyone seems to offer the complete 2x wheel assembly. It's the weekend but I will try VANS next week to see if they can supply just the caliper. In the meantime, anyone any idea where I can get one - Grove part No 36-2M?
Or maybe someone who has upgraded would like to sell the parts?
Upshot was that the brake severely overheated, the O-ring in the caliper melted and fluid was leaking out - so hot, it deformed the tyre I think I was extremely lucky to get away without a brake fire. Disc is also scored and needs replacing.
So new tyre and disc are easy - they have them at VANS. However, the caliper is a bit more difficult. Everyone seems to offer the complete 2x wheel assembly. It's the weekend but I will try VANS next week to see if they can supply just the caliper. In the meantime, anyone any idea where I can get one - Grove part No 36-2M?
Or maybe someone who has upgraded would like to sell the parts?