Yes a dragging binder can boil fluid. Pedal bushings is a good place to start. An old rubber line can close up and clog causing the same symptoms too. I bet you got the caliper so hot the seals roasted and that is why you saw smoke/steam. Burning brake fluid looks white like steam as it is glycol based. Rebuild all calipers that are sticking or are not freshly done and replace any older lines and likely the rotor too. Calipers go bad fast if street/track driven, rebuilding is no problem.
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