Under a hard stop, if the rear wheels bounce any, the brakes will fail.
1996 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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When braking vehicle pulls to left or right, and it is very servere at times.vehicle has been into repair shop over 14 times for pulling.*ak the vehicle had defect, but the manufacturer was unwilling to rectify the problem. This vehicle was not safe to drive.
The vehicle pulls/drifts to the left when braking urgently at all speeds, the rotors, drums, and tracking bar have been replaced twice but the problem still persists. Nlm
While driving vehicle would pull to right when ABS brakes were applied. Had brakes repaired and problem had continued. Had taken vehicle to dealership at least 15 times for problem, but had not been resolved. The would not slow vehicle down like it should. Complained to dealer and mechanic since bought it new. Les schwarb was referred by mechanic, but problem still exists.
A number of dodge trucks have this same problem, mild to severe pulling when braking, mine is so bad that it will change lanes unless you counter steer just before hitting the brakes.
Rotors and disc changed twice. Brakes have been changed every 10-15,000 miles. Consumer doesn't haul anythng to wear brakes out. Serviceman said braking system was inadequate, causing extended stopping distance, light came on, and brakes failed.
While coming down a hill and turning a load, applied the brakes and the whole front end shook violently. Also, steering wheel vibrated right and left. Contacted dealer.
Calipers on passenger's side grab too hard, causing the steering wheel to move to the right.
Brake system still not functioning correctly as of sept 12, 1999. In mediation with one dealership, waiting for reponse. Have been told by my mediator that this seems like a manufacturer's defect. In 2 dealerships 12 times for brakes. No one has fixed them properly yet. I've been told by mediator to find out if the newer models have the same problem. If not, what was done to correct problem. Can this be retrofitted to my vehicle. If nothing can be done to repair this vehicle I'm taking chrylser to court for a replacement. Please advise or comment.
Between jan.1998 through oct. 1999 vehicle has been through eight sets of brakes, front rotors turned three times, rear drums turned once, excessive wear of the brake components.
Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced, and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.
Brakes wear excessively after being applied. Brakes were changed. 6,000 miles later, needed replacing after making squeaking noise. Informed by mechanic rear cylinders too small for brakes on truck. Given printout from napa, indicating defective cylinders. Not enough pressure for rear brakes from cylinders. Contacted manufacturer & informed consumer of a tsb regarding front pads and shoes & cylinders.
When the brakes are applied the brakes go to the floor, reslting in extended stopping distance. Dealer has repaired the vehicle several times, and the problem still exists.
When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor., vehicle only slows down and does not stops. Also, when applying the brakes the ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has turned off the ABS warning light, and there was no problem. Owner says the problem is still happening.
For 3 years and 30,000 miles, I have made 3 trips to reno dodge for service under warranty because the vehicle does not drive straight. It pulls to the right. For the last three years, dodge has told me that it doesn't. After my trip to kansas and keeping the wheel cranked 1/4 turn to the left to keep the truck going straight, all the way there and back, I was fed up.
While traveling with heavy load vehicle exprencde extended stopping distance. Manufacturer has been contacted. Please provide further information.
Just pulled away from green light when another vehicle pulled out also. Consumer's vehicle's engine roared after being hit. Traveled 30ft & hit telephone pole. Had no steering or brake control. The air bags failed to deploy upon impact with the pole. The right front end was only hit slightly.
Dealership and chrysler have acknowledged that this is a known fault and a technical service bulletin has been filed with the federal safety agency yet they refuse to resolve the problem citing that the vehicle has been modified with an aftermarket lift kit. I have been in contact with one other dodge vehicle owner with the same problem. His name is richard hardy (714) 964-0483. He has also been denied warranty work. He, along with a local suspension shop have worked to identify the problem with the brakes and suspension. Unable to locate the problem, he submitted to dodge's demoands of removing the lift kit ( this is a difficult 6 hour process). The problem still existed when the lift kit was removed. When the vehicle was returned to mr. Hardy after the warranty work was completed it still exhibits the same problem. As this is a known problem and existed prior to the installation of the lift kit, I have refused to remove my lift kit as it has no bearing on remedying the problem. I am appealing to you to help me resolve this issue.
When driving at any speed t ABS brakes lock up, and all tires squeal.
Whenever consumer is driving on wet or damp roads the brakes would lock-up if applied.
The rear adjusting brakes does not adjust on right and left brake,causing more wear and tear on the brake pad, which as a result may cause extended stopping distance. Please provide further information.
While driving at 40 MPH applied the brakes and the brakes were hard, causing the consumer to rear end another vehicle.
Brake drums out of round causing vibration and intermittent failure almost resulting in one accident.
Front brakes are wearing out prematurely, causing loss of brakes. Techincal service bulletin for defect. The rear brake shoes have the incorrect wheel cylinder installed by the manufacturer. This forces the front disc brakes to do all the braking for the vehicle. *ak
Consumer having problem with rotors continually warping after being replaced on two occasions. Vehicle is still in shop at this time, and dealer is still unable to resolve this problem.
Brake pad failed causing noise. Qcaw
Consumer experiencing excessive wear of the front right brake pads and shoes. Also there is very poor stopping distance, and vehicle pulls to either right or left when braking. Consumer has contacted the dealer. Dealer has replaced parts, but problem still occurs. Please provide any further details.
After stopping about 4 or 5 times had no vaccum assist on the brakes, causing driver to rear end another vehicle and damaging the front bumper. The dealer was aware of the problem, and stated that a larger vacuum tank could be installed to correct prolbem at owner's expense.
Rear brakes failed, and vehicle pulled either to the right or left, incident occurred at any time and at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. It resulted in three accidents.
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