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a sticking/partly sticking caliber piston is usually the culprit but a froze parking brake cable could cause the rear brakes to heat up also.

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Q: What could causes brakes to drag eventually lock up and get very hot on a 1990 Linclon Town Car after driven about 20 to 30 miles but work fine after the brakes are cold or cooled down?
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