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1996 Dodge Caravan possibility of brake failure

Tiny
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  • 1996 DODGE CARAVAN
  • 6 CYL
  • FWD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 285,800 MILES
My van was recently inspected, brought it home and smoke was billowing from the wheel wells, I got out and they were on fire, could my brake components b totally destroyed? Calipers, pads, rotors.

Don't worry dept of transportation and BBB was contacted.

Thanks
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 10:20 AM

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Tiny
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If they were on fire, as a safety measure, I would replace everything where the fire occurred. What wheel or wheels did this happen to?
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Wednesday, September 1st, 2010 AT 8:22 PM
Tiny
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Both of my front brakes were on fire, if I had driven more it could have spread to the tires themselves.

I cannot touch the van at this time as Vehicle Compliance is supposed to come and inspect damages.
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 7:09 AM
Tiny
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I can't even think of anything they could have done to cause both to burn. Honestly, I would replace everything including the rubber brake hoses that go to the calipers.

Let me know what they say.

Joe
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 9:32 AM
Tiny
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Thank you Joe, I will let you know the status of the report.
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Thursday, September 2nd, 2010 AT 9:51 AM

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