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[Marks DTM Calib]

Who you havin' a go at here? I wasn't advising replace, but to refurb by cleaning the the parts so that they move freely. I think if you're removing seals  to clean up the caliper pistons, it's a good idea to fit new ones on re-assembly as they can be damaged when removing, or could be worn anyway.

 I've had this uneven braking several times, and it's always been sticking pistons, usually just on one side.

Right, I am not having a go at anybody but, advising removing, stripping and re-furbing calipers as a first step is a fools errand and adds more unknowns into the pot.

If following this first information gathering step you find the piston is sticking....then all well and good, strip and refurb (very rare on these calipers mind)

Check and inspect 

[Ken L]

It seems to me that "check and inspect" should go without saying really...but then..maybe not.

I answered this post because I was concerned that he might go out and re-buy all the stuff again, without sorting the calipers, which seemed the most likely explanation to me for the problem.

[Impact Pete]

It seems to me that "check and inspect" should go without saying really...but then..maybe not.

I answered this post because I was concerned that he might go out and re-buy all the stuff again, without sorting the calipers, which seemed the most likely explanation to me for the problem.

No chance I can't afford that! I don't cut corners but I certainly don't waste money, will be checking and inspecting first!

[Impact Pete]

Think I might of found the cause...

Possibly a cock up by me but when stripping the brakes down I noticed the spring that swivels on the edge of the pad was half through the caliper assembly, so not pressing against caliper assembly wall.

Lesson of check, check and check again..