Thanks for your suggestions!
Thanks guys,
Associate, I think you were on to something the only thing that changed between home and where we went riding was altitude and temperature.
Woj thanks for you imput I took the caliper apart successfully (no broken pins) thanks to your warnings.
Lastly David, I have to admit that I didn't think replacing the brake line would be necessary, however that's the last thing I have to do and I've yet to make a significant difference in the mooshyness. When I hold the rubber brake line while actuating the brake, I can feel it expand and retract. I guess with so little fluid, such a small piston to displace the fluid, and 2-3 feet of rubber I guess it's possible.
One more thing, where would I get a steel braided brake line?
Thanks again,
T.J.