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Originally Posted by Jack_James
Did my front left outer CV boot last night, brake pad light came on (everything was hooked up and assembled great) so I tested it (no pulling or odd sounds) so I drove it about 8 minutes to my place, and the rim was pretty damn hot by the time I parked.
I'm HOPING it's the inner pad not seated properly causing a bit of drag. Only reason I suspect inner pad is that's where the brake pad sensor is lol.
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Brake pad sensor only generates a warning light when the pads are in need of replacement it would not cause a pad to drag.
Check the brake pad thickness, if the sensor is in place on the pad and if the sensor wire is connected. Sometimes the connection corrodes so also try removing and re-connecting the sensor at the connection only.
Checking for sensor malfunction does not explain a hot rim. How hot is "pretty damn hot?" To me it would be so hot I could't keep my fingers on it. Heat to that extent would most likely be coming from the rotor which as mentioned could be a seized caliper.
I don't think much of coincidences. I suspect your problem is most likely connected with the work you just completed. Are there any other warning lights like ABS for instance?