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

2003 HONDA ACCORD
150,000 MILES
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JRM
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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.
Oct 22, 2011 at 7:39 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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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.
Oct 26, 2011 at 5:54 PM
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JRM
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I installed all new brake hoses the problem is gone thank you.
Oct 30, 2011 at 7:38 PM
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