Replaced rear wheel cylinder.
1996 Dodge Ram brakes complaints
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Vehicle's ABS braking system has extreme premature wear and tear, had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.
Abs brakes make vehicle pull to side as a result of of recent repairs.
Brakes failed 5 times.
Differential noise.
Windshield prisms reflect in eyes at night.
Antilock brakes failed.
Master cylinder failed.
Brake drum failed.
Steering column replaced.
Was driving and the ABS and brake light came on, brake pedal went to the floor, took to dealer once and replaced the master cylinder, now the truck is at dealer for rear seal repair.
Owner has ABS brakes, she states that the pedal goes to the floor when brakes are applied and that there is noticeable pedal fading when brakes are used.
Anti-lock brakes defective; when applied, truck spins around, according to dealer, ABS do not seem to be working, hard to stop, lock up on wet pavement, no accidents, speed from 30 to 45 MPH.
When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left. Dealer attempted to fix vehicle several times but the vehicle stills pulls when applying the brakes.
When applying brakes, vehicle pulls severely to right, according to dealer, calipers were sticking, replaced calibers/ rotors, problem has reoccurred; also, experiencing lot of play in steering column, can m ove shaft u/down, not a tilted steering wheel.
Right/rear wheel cylinder leaks.
Front brake rotors malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull; also, front brake pads/ calipers/power locks/gas gauge sender failed.
Left/right front calipers malfunctioned, causing vehicle to pull left or right.
Equipped w/rear ABS brakes; front disc brakes wear excessively with replacements of three sets of pads. Front rotors and calipers have also been replaced with failure reoccurring repeatedly.
Consumer was driving and applied the brakes vehicle could not stop, took to dealer, replaced the rear brake shoes and turned the drums . *ak. Consumer states the rear brakes work for about 30 miles after dealer has replaced them , however then one has to stand on them for any braking power, consumer states that the front brakes are beginning to wear now due to they are the only ones operating on vehicle.
Rear brake drums causing, severe vibration ( out-of-round). Replaced but exhibiting identical symptoms.
When driving the ABS brake light comes on the dashboard and the brake pedal gets soft and goes to the floor. *ak
Consumer states that when applying the brakes they lock up and throw vehicle off the road. The vehicle will slide more on on wet roads. The system has ABS. Has been experiencing problem since owning the vehicle.
Other: airbag warning light/antilock brake warning light illuminated.
When appying the ABS brakes, the vehicle pulls to the right and left sides. *ak consumr states at 12,000 miles there was extensive brake pad wear on front brakes, consumer contacted manufacturer and was advised they were aware of the braking problems.
When driving in the rain at 30 MPH you have to apply so much brake pedal that the front ABS brakes lock up; also, the brake pads have been replaced at 5,500 and 18,000 miles and the calipers have been rebuilt at 18,000 miles.
Front brake pads failed, causing vehicle to drift to the left on stops sometimes so severely that vehicle pulls out of lane; also replaced calipers/ rotors/torsion bar.
When driving at any speed applied brakes and they made a loud grinding noise, in for repair twice in one year.
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has ABS anti-lock brakes. Please describe .
On wet road conditions when applying the brakes, the brake pedal went to the floor and there was no braking ability. The system has ABS.
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