i have a 2001 ford transit and the n/s front wheel get's really hot. now i've changed the wheel bearing, the disc's and pads and the n/s front brake calliper, what else could cause the wheel to get hot?

steve, July 2009

make sure that brake pedal return spring is not broken this can allow system to pressurise after using brakes quite a lot.not quite sure of your particular model, but make sure linkage to servo is not siezing-up on any of the joints.

k, July 2009

The brakes are sticking on, Steve either due to the caliper pistons sticking, or the caliper sliding pins likewise - however you say that you have replaced the caliper. Was it a new one? If it was, after driving the van, jack it up on that side and see if the wheel spins freely. If not, undo the bleed nipple a fraction, let a bit of fluid out and see if that works. If it does, then either you have a swollen and blocked flexible pipe or a master cylinder fault.

John, July 2009