1999 Chrysler Sebring Front brakes heating up

1999 CHRYSLER SEBRING
96,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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BMER622
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I've been trying to diagnose what is causing the brake squealing (pad are new & noise didn't stop). While spraying the tires at the car wash (Tire Cleaner setting / very low pressure) that quite a bit of steam was produced (from the brakes) when the water hit both front wheels. This was after spending 15-20 minutes cleaning the convertible top.

What could be causing the brakes to get so hot? Could that problem be the cause of the annoying brake squeal?
Sep 29, 2009 at 12:37 AM
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RASMATAZ
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Could be the caliper pistons not retracting due to its corroded or binding to include the ABS unit.
Sep 29, 2009 at 12:43 AM