1998 Dodge RAM 1500: grinding or squealing brakes

Filed Nov 17, 2010 · Brakes, Engine · CA

I own a 1998 dodge ram 1500 4x4 pickup I was driving a friend and her daughter to the dentist I passed a logging truck when I got back in my lane as I was slowing down the truck shuddered and lost power I pulled off the road the only place I could pull off I hit it the was almost off the nut holding the tire rotor on the shaft snapped off the tow home was over 500 dollars after getting truck I broke out my shop manuals out the brg pack was burned I replaced from front differential out to tires with oem parts to the tune of 1100 dollars within a mth the left front tire came off as I was turning into my drive way again replaced from front differential out to tire this time cost about 850 6 mths latter coming home I feel front vibration hang on to wheel my drivers side front tire rotor caliper fly off I slide better part of 75 feet grinding off lower ball joint after being towed home looking at tire rim caliper rotor I decide to replace the entire front end cost of 650 dollars from a wrecking yard believe the problem front to light for weight also the viscosity of greese in brg pack to light breaking down causing brg to get hot and seize up causing tire rim caliper h rotor to fly off have saved all old parts.

Filed Mar 14, 2006 · Suspension · 51,018 miles · MI

Dt*: the contact stated while pulling out from a stop and turning either right or left there was a grinding noise coming from the front of the vehicle. The vehicle was taken to an independent repair shop. Both front ball joints and pittman arm were replaced. There is the federal safety agency recall, # 04v596000, regarding the suspension: upper ball joints. The vehicle has the same problems as indicated in the recall; however it is not included in the recall due year, model and VIN.

Filed Mar 12, 2006 · Transmission · TX

(1) started to pull as if it were not getting fuel (2) the trans temp light came on (3)the overdrive light came on (4) periodically there was a grinding noise (5) truck would delay or jerk when put in drive (6)will no longer go in drive or reverse (7) truck has stalled and is no longer running.

Filed Jul 30, 2002 · Seat belts · TX

Seat belt retractor is defective. Passenger front belt will not retract. Driver's front belt extracts intermittently. Retractors are motorized. Consumer states motor makes strange grinding noise.

Filed Mar 22, 2002 · Airbags, Steering · UT

I had to replace the steering column and cockspring at 62237 miles in oct 2000. My first indication something was wrong was drifting at speed and a grinding noise from the steering column. My choice the first time according to the dodge dealer was to let it go and risk complete failure of the steering or replace it. I replaced it. Now 17 months later in mar 2002 the grinding has returned. While I face the prospect of replacing the steering once again it is not normal for frequent wear and tear of a steering system. I purchased the vehicle in sc, but have since moved to utah. I do not use the vehicle for off-road recreation or for heavy loads. I have only used the vehicle on 3 occasions for towing. Any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

Filed Oct 31, 2001 · Suspension · IL

When attempting to make a turn a loud grinding noise can be heard. Dealer has yet to be contacted. Please provide further details.

Filed Jan 12, 1999 · Brakes · CA

When applying the brakes the owner could feel a grinding sensation. Brakes pads have been replaced 3 times. Currently replacing the pads for the 4th time.

Filed Jun 3, 1998 · Brakes · IN

While slowing, the brakes sometimes makes the vehicle feels as though it's bouncing. They also squeal when in use.