Rear Brake Running Hot

[toomanybikes]

I have found that after a ride, even a short ride, my rear brake is extremely hot, while the front is just warm to the touch. Is this normal or do I have a rear brake that is dragging?

And no, I do not leave my foot on the lever. The rear wheel seems to rotate with minimal brake resistance on the center stand.

[deilenberger]

Abnormal, although my rear brake does go through pads and dust up the rim badly. Shouldn't be hot. It's a sliding caliper - so worth wiggling it to make sure it can move.