1998 Ford F150 Problem with smoke from brakes

1998 FORD F-150
125,500 MILES • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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SHUKE
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Recently, while driving down the road, my truck developed a pull to the left. At a stoplight, I noticed smoke coming out from the front left wheelwell and it smelled like the pads were burning. By the time I stopped to inspect, it seemed to go away. This happened once before (a year ago) on the front right. When I had it checked out then, they said I had a cheap set of pads on the truck and I had them replaced. If it's not another set of "cheap" pads, what could be happening?
Apr 2, 2010 at 1:11 PM
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RASMATAZ
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Your brake caliper piston is not retracting or collasped brake hose acting as a one way check valve or you have a problem with the ABS unit
Apr 2, 2010 at 1:14 PM
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