Technical mot failure - binding front brakes

[sprie]

Van went in for MOT after all the recent work.
Main fail was binding front brakes, both sides.
I had renewed the brake fluid and i had tested the brakes and they worked, but that was about as far as I went.
This is on a van that hasn't run for at least a year and (from what i can) had to servicing the previous 3+ years.

I am guessing i need to remove the calipers, take them apart, give them a good clean. And new then put on new seals and new pads (as i am there). Reuse or replace pistons depending on their state.
Discs look OK (no grooves or rim)

Does that make sense?

 

[ZaphodB]

I am guessing i need to remove the calipers, take them apart, give them a good clean. And new then put on new seals and new pads (as i am there). Reuse or replace pistons depending on their state.
Discs look OK (no grooves or rim)

Does that make sense?

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[jackwhoo]

Before possibly opening caliper.....
Check slide pins----slide , if not fix them.
Plus remove the pads, one side at a time, check pads are very free to move in the caliper frame.
Make sure the brake pedal is free to return fully.
Only then consider the possibility of caliper issues.