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Boy, it seems like you are just having all sorts of fun with that panther. Let me put my 2 cent in.
1 ABS systems can apply the brakes even if you don't.
2 Depending on the system some ABS units have pumps to apply the brakes and and most have a high pressure resevior that when activated apply the brakes.
3 If the ABS is not functioning properly pulling the fuse may not work. Resevior is possibly sticking open.
4 Brake hoses will fail and cause the brakes to drag. Both at the same time would take a lot of luck tho and would not apply the brakes.
5 If the brakes were dragging due to fluid under pressure opening the bleeder should release the brakes.
6 Heat from the dragging brakes could have done a fair amount of damage. Distorting both the rotor and the caliper.
Did you have the same results on the passenger side when you opened the bleeder? Did fluid come out under pressure when you opened the bleeder? Did this all start after something was changed (mastercylinder)?
My thoughts on what is going on. If this started on its own and not as a result of a replaced part my first thought is that the ABS is indeed applying the brakes. Releasing the brake fluid pressure should release the brakes unless the caliper is bad or overheated and binding. I would pull the abs fuses and see if the problem will recreate itself. If not then its a safe bet it is the ABS.
The ABS stuff is very expensive and not something you want to throw parts at. I recommend talking with Harold at the power brake x-change. 800-580-5729 Small family owned shop, they are factory authorized rebuilders and distributors for most major ABS systems. Best brake guy I ever met. The car dealers go to him.
Good luck and let us know.
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