Premature front brake failure and maufacturer fails to repair even though there is a tsb on it!
1997 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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Brakes pulled hard right, replaced brakes and had them serviced, now they pull hard left. Requires major steering correction to maintain intended vehicle course. Occurrs every time brakes are applied, and I fear a collision every time I use the brakes. Servicing has not helped, problem lies within the design of the brake system.
Due to design of brakes it constantly pulls one direction or the other when braking.if making hard stop it pulls more.the only way to keep this at bay is to constantly remove and relube slide pins on the front calipers.when dealer replaced front brake pads,they were adviced about the pull and as usual response was could not duplicate or fix.
Oil leaks from rear axle and causes rear brakes to malfunction.
Vehicle sways and pulls to the left and right when applying brakes. Chrysler rep said that this is a common problem, but so far no solution. *ak
The brakes shoes are prematurley wearing which is causing the brakes pads to wear, also caliper pistons which ar emad eof fiber stick sideways, causing pads and shoes to wear out prematurely.
Anti-skid brake control failed to work. Dealer informs this is not a warranty repairable item, nor is it covered under chrysler 100,ooo mile maximum wrap warranty. Non wear safety components such as air bags, anti skid brakes, should be covered the length of the service contract period. This is a safety defect.
Vehicle makes a hard left turn when braking. Dealer advised it to be front end alignment, ( which they don't do) or brakes or tire problem. Brakes were replaced, front end aligned, tires were replaced without any impact on condition. Further research and time and $ spent finds chrysler has a tsb #05-03-97 that tells you to put a spacer between the hub and wheel of varying sizes untill you find one that changes the front end geometry till it nolonger pulls. This is after you have filed brake componets. If this does not cure the problem , then you are to replace the entire hub assy which then may cause you to have to go through the trial and error shim business again. This vehicle is dangerous to drive and warranty including chryslers maximum wrap warranty will not cover this fix accourding to auffenburg and a dealer in olathe ks I stopped at last week. A person , if they had the funds could literally spend thousands of dollars on trial and error fixes on this braking problem on dodge 4x4 pickups. Also cape girardeau mo atty don thomason had a client that was injured in an accident with a pickup that had the same problem after multiple attepmt to fix it. Chrysler needs to fix this before people are killed.
The brake problem has been on going since the first few month of service. The first brake failure was at 9557 miles, the second failure was at 23,744 miles and the third failure of the brakes was at 29, 875 miles. The brakes have been replaced, rotors ground,, new rear axle seals, and new calipers, pads,and brake shoes have been installed. The problem still exists and the dealer in turlock auto center, turlock, ca. Is ordering new parts again making the fourth brakes on this pickup including the original ones.
While driving on highway put on brakes lightly and vehicle pulled to the left and jerked to the other lane. *akthis problem occurs with each braking since about 45000 miles, the consumer has been unable to get it repaired, sometime the pulling while braking is mild yet sometimes it is severe, the tires were changed but there was no effect on the braking.
Front axle and brakes system have been replaced three times. When consumer was driving at any speed and applied the brakes the front end of the vehicle was bouncing. Dealer couldn't determine the problem.
On several occasions the brakes / calipers / pads / rotors failed.
Brake system failure caused caliper, pad, drum and shoe failed. Yh
Consumer has been experiencing problems with axle and driveshaft. Also, when applying brakes, their vehicle pulls to the right. The manufacturer has been contacted.
When applying the brakes steering wheel is pulled out of drivers hands because the vehicle violently pulls to the left.
Brakes overheat and pull hard continually.
Whenever the brakes are applied, they would keep shattering. Had taken vehicle to dealer. Mechanic checked & replaced brakes. This was done 7 different times. Also, the drums were warped & worn.
Vehicle shakes violently when brakes are applied. Qcaw
Right front brakes do not respond in a safe maner, causing a hard pull to the right when brakes are hot. Owner believes that the calipers are bad.
Steering wheel and wheels locks up when applying brakes. Cannot stop. Also, can't turn the wheels, has to let up the brakes before the wheels will turn.
While braking engine swerves and pulls to the right.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left or right. Dealer has seen vehicle twice and still no solution.
Front and rear brake malfunction. Vehicle pulls severely to the left or right when brakes are applied. Vehicle also vibrates to the point of excessive effort by the driver to contol.
Brake components (pads, calipers, lines) have failed two to three times.
Power steering and power brake failure.
When applying the brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to either the right or left side. *akthe front brakes overheated causing the vehicle to pull while driving.
The front ABS brakes have been repalced 3 times because the give out and they wear out so quickly.
Vehicle pulls when brakes applied.
When applying the ABS brakes, the brake pedal goes to the floor. Please describe.
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