Brakes locking the caliper drags so much that I can smell the brake rotor

Tiny
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I have replaced the caliper, brake hose and bled all the brakes. That caliper drags so much that I can smell the brake rotor is hot when I get out of the car. The right rear wheel has very little friction when I spin it. The brake on the left side gets so hot I can smell it. I have raised the rear of the car and the right rear wheel barley has any friction when compared to the left rear.
Sunday, October 23rd, 2011 AT 2:39 AM

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Tiny
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This happens when the brake booster push rod is adjusted out too far which does no allow the brake master to return fully holding the brakes on. To confirm the issue loosen the brake master mounting bolts 3 turns to see if the car starts to roll again, if so remove the master and adjust the booster push rod inward. Also a brake flex hose can come apart internally causing a short of check valve in the system but this is usually isolated to one brake either front or rear.
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Thursday, October 27th, 2011 AT 12:54 AM
Tiny
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I installed all new brake hoses the problem is gone thank you.
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Monday, October 31st, 2011 AT 2:38 AM

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