Warn hubs heating up on '92

[ctranger]

Just purchased a '92 Ranger with 4X4 and 4.0 liter. Truck may have sat awhile before I purchased, and previous owner said brakes were recently done up front. I notice when driving just a short distance (less than 5 miles) that the manual Warn hubs are heating up (passenger side has actually begun to melt, although for now I can still switch from free to lock). Any ideas on what might cause this?

 

[blueox]

Sounds like the brakes are stuck on. Check your front brakes on that side especially the caliper slippers and make sure that they aren't rusted/crusted up and not allowing the caliper to release the way it should.