rear brakes stuck on.

[Jamee]

Hi all, over the last 2 days, i have noticed my rear brakes smelling badly after a journey, on closer inspection, they are scolding to touch, and the wheels have tons of dust on them. I think they are stuck on. The car does seem a little more draggy and my mpg has gone right down.
Any thoughts what it could be as i wont have time to take a closer look until at least middle of next week.
Thanks.

[murf62]

Usually happens to me after the Mrs has been driving and has put the handbrake on

[X5Sport]

Was going to suggest the handbrake might be sticking rather than the foot brake.

Richard

[Jamee]

funny you  say that as the 'check brakes linings' has been on the dash and the handbrake is non existant, i have bought new rear shoes and rear sensor, but has yet to fit.

[Greydog]

If the check light is on could you have a sticking caliper? are both rear brakes overheating or just 1?

[Jamee]

both sides on the rear are smelling and scolding. Going to try and change the shoes, sensor and oil service it this weekend as ecp have castrol edge for £30 for 4ltrs on.