After driving it for 30 miles or less the wheel itself is hot to the touch?

Tiny
07HAWKEYE
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  • 2000 FORD EXPEDITION
  • 5.4L
  • V8
  • 4WD
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I recently purchased the vehicle listed above and have noticed that after driving it for not too long (distances of 30 miles or less) that the wheel itself is hot to the touch, like hot. I’ve taken the wheel off and inspected the brake itself, I can confirm the e brake is not engaged but the rotor does not spin freely even with the e brake disengaged and the car in neutral. Should this in fact be spinning freely under said circumstances? My best guess would be that it is something related to brakes, but I have also been under the impression it could be a bearing. I’m planning on taking it in to get diagnosed but any sort of recommendations or help are welcome and appreciated. Mahalo.
Saturday, July 29th, 2023 AT 3:26 AM

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Tiny
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Yes, this happens when the brake caliper slide is frozen/seized and not moving freely. Here is a guide to help us and I have included instructions in the images below so you can see what I am talking about.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/a-comprehensive-guide-to-fixing-automotive-brakes-locking-up

Check out the images (below). Let us know what happens and please upload pictures or videos of the problem so we can see what's going on. Mahalo.
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Saturday, July 29th, 2023 AT 2:00 PM

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