1996 Dodge Caravan possibility of brake failure

1996 DODGE CARAVAN
285,800 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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VIRAGO2010
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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
Sep 1, 2010 at 10:20 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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?
Sep 1, 2010 at 8:22 PM
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VIRAGO2010
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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.
Sep 2, 2010 at 7:09 AM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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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
Sep 2, 2010 at 9:32 AM
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VIRAGO2010
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Thank you Joe, I will let you know the status of the report.
Sep 2, 2010 at 9:51 AM
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