overheating brakes

2004 CHEVROLET COLORADO
272,000 MILES • 2.8L • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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REDBONE
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when I drive my truck about three to four miles my front right brakes overheat. I have replaced the brake pads. what would make them overheat in a short distance?
Mar 19, 2017 at 9:05 AM
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HMAC300
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a bad brake hose isn't releasing fluid, a frozen caliper or something is wrong with abs unit which typically happens when a brake job is done and not properly bled. if that's the case a mechanic will need to bleed brakes with a scanner to open valves on abs unit with a scanner then bleed system
Mar 19, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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