It's probably seizing a little instead of disengaging properly. This causes the pads to stay in contact, and heat up from friction. You'll probably have to pull the pistons and hone the cylinders.
There can be several causes that the engine will die when you press on the break of your 1994 Chevrolet Caprice. The most prevalent cause is restricted fuel flow. The engine can get enough gas to run when the accelerator is depressed but not enough fuel when you apply the brake.
My 92 Silverado right front brake sticking why
Most common reason: rust and dirt.
It's probably a worn suspension part.
Bad bulbs? Sockets corroded?
possibly a bad brake...you should get all brakes done
you're wiring might not be grounded right, then you might have a short in the wires
Contaminated brake fluid.Rusted, rotted brake lines.
It is warning you of a malfunction of in the brake system. Get it checked RIGHT AWAY!
Brake pads wear indicator (replace brake pads)? Bad wheel bearing? Low tire?
brake light switch would be most common cause
Needs a good tune up?