Sticky brakes

Hi All - I have a RRS L320 automatic. For a month or so it has behaved as if it had a sticky caliper and indeed the front NS wheel was running hot when the sticky feeling was on.I could release it by tapping lightly on the brake pedal with my left foot but it would come back on as soon as I had used the brakes.

Finally got a break in the weather to change the caliper-straightforward job no probs.Checked the old caliper and sure enough the pots were seized or at least too tight for me to move.

Took the car out and it still has the same feeling as if a caliper is sticking.I tried knocking it into neutral on a hill and it held there-didnt roll at all as if brakes were on.Front NS wheel slightly warm ? What on earth could this be?
Is it possibly a brake hose or is there something in the transmission that slows it down or holds it steady?
Any help much appreciated.

Check that the front flexible brake pipe hasn’t collapsed internally,
If it has the pressure will operate the callipers ok but won’t allow the pressure to dissipate,

Europa486 said:

Check that the front flexible brake pipe hasn’t collapsed internally,
If it has the pressure will operate the callipers ok but won’t allow the pressure to dissipate,

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Good point thanks-I was thinking replacing the hose could be my next job to try.

Has the brake fluid been completely changed throughout. It's amazing how many cars I see with black brake fluid in the réservoir.