Thanks mate. Definitely getting there!! Although I am now starting to ponder just how much mechanical work I'll need to do - I'm sure it's more than...
I assume your mechanic has done all the usual visual checks already, example, brake hoses expanding under pressure (old hoses), external brake fluid...
Thanks for the good advice and ideas, I wish I had run this up the flag pole before it went to my mechanic. He's thorough but not a break specialist....