When hitting the brakes hard the brakes grab and release and have no braking ability. They do not hold. This happens on normal road conditions the system has ABS.
1996 Dodge Ram brakes complaints
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Poor ABS brake performance, complete brake failure has been experienced 8 times, the whole vacuum system has been replaced. The pedal goes to the floor. The brake warning lights did come on. Dodge ram br2500 diesel 1996.
Abs brakes have been replaced 3 times; at 4/96-5,000 miles/ 7/96-10,000 and 9/96 14,000. Brakes have to be replaced again at 18,000.
Consumer was rearended and the driver's side air bag didn't deploy, also the seat belt didn't restrain and ABS skidded and went to one side . Please describe .
Abs brakes failed when trying to stop at light, applied emergency brakes when coming to a bumpy stop, hit car in rear, causing minor damage.
When applying the brakes, the ABS brakes failed. Please describe.
When applying the brakes, the right front brake locked up. Please describe.
During frontal impact, the driver's side air bag did not deploy, also ABS brakes failed.
Abs brakes failed with brake pedal going to the floor, also 3rd sideview mirror blurs vission.
Abs/rear wheel: when coming to a stop, braking takes extremely long time to stop, driver literally has to stand on brake pedal to stop, caused accident, vehicle ran into light post.
Front brake pads/calipers failed, causing vehicle to pull to the right, also steering wheel off center.
Going to a camp ground on dirt road, hauling a trailer, going down a hill, driver tried to apply brakes (ABS), had no brakes, ran into another vehicle w/trailer, the other vehicle literally stopped the vehicle at bottom of hill.*ak after inspection, it was found that the master cylinder was faulty.
Failure of the ABS brakes, causing loss of power assist, the brake pedal went to the floor.
During vehicle operation. When the ABS brakes are applied, a severe pull to the right is experienced.
Brake rotors/pads/master cylinder replaced due to brake failure/pulling to one side.
Abs; went to apply the brakes and pedal went to the floor. Lost all braking power, also replaced leaking master cylinder/booster .
Applied brakes, front brakes completely disintegrated, driver heard loud noise, noticed loss of stopping power prior to failure, no other prior warning. Drove very slowly until came to stop, no accident.
Brake problem causes vehicle to pull to the left when brakes are applied.
Transmission slips in/out of third gear.
When backing the truck there were no brakes when going forward, vehicle has ABS anti-lock brakes . Please descibe.
When applying the brakes in damp weather, the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to slide.
Abs: anti-lock brakes/normal brake light on dashboard remains illuminated;reset when engine is off, comes back on upon startup, causing ABS to fail.
Abs, brakes make a loud noise when coming to a stop, vehicle will jump when coming to a stop, also replaced front brake pads/ windshield wipr blade/rearview mirror.
Abs; ran into the back of a vehicle because brakes would not stop the truck. Please describe details.
Abs braking system failed to stop vehicle when coming off exit. When applying brakes vehicle steered to the left. Almost caused an ident. Please describe.
Failure on the front disc brakes, need to replace the front brakes and pads and shoes to often.
W/all around ABS brakes; performance when applied results in excessive pulling in either direction w/cause unknown. Pads, rotors and calipers replaced.
Ask for ext 455. Backing out of driveway something popped, noticed light on dash panel. Loss total brake and anti lock braking system.
Epa standard. Onboard computer redesigned for 1999, doesn't provide proper reading to engine, resulting in hesitation and stalling.
Abs braking system not working properly, experiencing weak/mushy brake pedal.
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