2003 Honda Civic front disc brakes running hot

2003 HONDA CIVIC
80,000 MILES • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JRVKS
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After replacing pads, rotors, calipers brakes still gets extremely hot (starts to smoke) even after a few minutes of driving.
Apr 6, 2010 at 8:11 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Caliper piston could be binding, brake hose collasped internally acting as a one way check valve or theres' problem with the ABS unit if it has one or the master cylinder
Apr 6, 2010 at 9:58 AM
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