There is some really good news about your brakes! I spoke to the rep from Parker-Hannifin at Oshkosh a couple of years ago and he assured me that I was the only one with sticking brakes. He had no solution to the problem as he had never heard of it.
The good news is that through this list you will find that you are not the only one with the problem. The pins do not slide well and the brakes will not release after a hard use which can be rather embarrassing at a large controlled airport with aa long taxi to your tiedown. The solution: 1. Don't use them. This is good if you can get away with it but they should certainly work when you need them. 2. On a short field departure wiggle the caliper before you start up and don't use the brakes until you leave. Again this is not the most desirable solution. 3. Don't worry about it. The brakes are not strong enough to hold the plane at full power so just go. This method will add substantially to your takeoff roll and you will get to change the nose tire a lot. It is an interesting feeling when the plane leaves the ground and you can feel it jump ahead when the tires stop holding it back. 4. Finally, lubricate the pins. My recommendation is the silver spark plug anti-sieze lubricant but others will work and have their problems as well. You could call Parker-Hannifin and see if anyone else has complained to them but I don't expect much help from them. The tail light is a common part. Try an auto parts store before you go to the airplane parts store. If you need the part number take out one of the wing light bulbs. Good luck, Bob Condon
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