Why can a brake that runs unusually hot after a trip be a sign of improper adjustment?

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1. A hot brake means it is adjusted more tightly than necessary, which is actually the safest setting, when a brake running that hot is usually dragging and wasting energy rather than braking any better
2. Heat on the brakes after driving is completely normal and never indicates an adjustment problem
3. A dragging or improperly adjusted brake can create constant friction that builds excess heat even when the driver isn't actively braking hard
4. Only the engine can run hot from a mechanical problem; brake heat comes only from the sun

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