Excessive pedal effort required to stop vehicle in normal braking situations. Front brakes smoke during hard stops or in stop and go traffic. It also gives off a burning smell. Brought back to dealer 2 times and they state that it is "normal". I just found out that in 1997, dodge changed the master cylinder on this truck to a larger unit. The rest of the brake system components are the same. I would think that this would solve my problem.
1996 Dodge Ram brakes complaints
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The brakes were replaced at least 5 different times. Brake lining overheats when brakes are applied. Vehicle not stopping when brakes are applied quickly. Dealer cannot find problem. *ak
Ongoing problem with rear brakes adjusting at least 5 different times. Brakes fail to work. The self adjustor does not work. Had to have them manually adjusted. *ak
While driving and applying the brakes there is a loud noise and the front brakes pads are gone completely and the rotors are in bad shape. Contacted the manufacturer and they won't fix the vehicle unless the consumer pays for the repairs.
While applying the brakes the vehicle will move to the right lane unexpectedly. Has to release the brakes in order to move back into the orginal lane, which may cause an accident. Dealer cannot determine problem. Dealer replace control arms, brake pads etc. Please provide details.
There is no reserve canister for brake vacuum causing loss of brakes in heavy stop and go traffic.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, the brakes fail to stop the vehicle, causing extended stopping distance. Please provide details.
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.
Rear brakes failed to stop vehicle when brakes were applied. Front brakes working fine. Sometimes front brakes lock up. Took to dealer & was informed rear brakes functioned fine. Found no problems. *ak
Braking system fails intermittently.
Consumer has a problem with brakes. They work fine when driving in town. When driving at 30 - 35 MPH or more, the brakes do not stop accurately. When pressing the pedal for braking driver must release them. Then press again before stopping.
When driving at various speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. The harder pushes on brakes the harder vehicle pulls to left. Consumer has to counter steer in order to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. Has replaced brakes pads, but defect is still occurring.
Abs brakes; when applying brakes in a panic stop, there is extended stopping distance before vehicle comes to a complete stop. Please describe details.
Front end misalignment. In addition, rear axle seals/axle bearings/steering drag:link/front brake calipers/rotors and pads/rear brake shoes and drums and rear brake cylinders and brake vacuum booster failed/replaced.
While driving on icy roads ABS brakes lock up.
The brake pads separated from the shoe, causing the wheel to lock up. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard. They do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.
Abs system malfunctioned due to a module which has been replaced less than a year. The ABS and braking light comes on. During a panic stop the wheels lock up. Dealer cannot determine problem.
While driving the truck applied the brakes and the ABS brakes failed. On 4-3-98, driver applied the brakes and the entire brake system went out, leaving the driver with no brakes. Owner has taken the truck into dealer three times, and they replaced numerous parts, such as the fuel pump, spark plug wire, and etc. The truck still is having brake problems.
Brakes have been a continued problem with vehicle, several repairs made however continue to have problems.
Drifts very hard to right causing tires to lose their tread very fast.
Abs brakes failed.
Brakes continue to pull hard, several repairs made however have failed to remedy situation.
Recall work done on the ABS check valve, however loss of brakes and problems with system after recall work..
Drums warped due to overheating.
Anti-lock brakes grab.
The brake pump in the vehicle does not have enough boost in it to stop the vehicle correctly. There was a recall on brakes, but problem still exists (97v‑068).
Power vacuum lines failed, causing loss of brakes prior to recall.
Turned engine on, no reserve load. Pumped brakes 4-6 times. Let sit 1-3 minutes, no back support and vacuum assist disappeared. Dilemma: total loss of braking capability.
When applying the ABS brakes the pedal will intermttently travel to the floor, causing extended stopping distance which nearly caused a collision. Also, dealer replaced calipers/rotors and master cylinder.
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