pull when braking and driving

1992 FORD E-SERIES VAN
223,000 MILES • 5.0L • V8 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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MICHAEL LAFFOON
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A problem just appeared out of nowhere. I drove my van after not driving it for about a week, and I noticed a pull to the right when I applied the brakes. As I was driving down the freeway, I took my hands of the steering wheel for a moment, and noticed a pull to the left when I was in motion. I pulled over to a gas station after driving about six miles, and there was some smoke coming from the driver's side front tire area on the inside of the wheel. I could not tell exactly where the smoke was coming from, whether it was from the brake area, or part of the suspension. It had an acrid smell, like rubber or plastic melting. Could it be a stuck caliper, or something more serious with the suspension? Thanks for your help!
May 2, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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HMAC300
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normally if caliper is frozen it is from opposite side and only the one side works so check brakes. You may have grease or something on rotor when brakes were applied causing smoke or even driven through a puddle of water.
May 2, 2017 at 12:38 PM
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MICHAEL LAFFOON
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Thanks for the response. I am hoping it is the caliper, and not something more serious with the suspension.
May 2, 2017 at 9:03 PM
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