Turck would not stop when brakes are applied.
1997 Dodge Ram brakes complaints
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When pedal brake is depressed at 55 MPH pedal vibrates. A vibration is coming from the front of the vehicle.
Extended stopping distance,intermittantly. Brake pedal goes right to floor and doesn't stop any faster.
3 times I have been slowing down to turn a corner and the rear portion of the anti-lock brakes bounce like a ball. I could not slow down enough to make the turn. I contacted the dealership and brought it in. They said that they could find nothing wrong with my truck.
No summary listed for this vehicle. *ak( dot number: tire size: p223/17r )
Premature wear of the brakes causes them to overheat, and makes it difficult to stop vehicle. Dealer has been contacted.
The truck has had chronic brake pull problems - either to the right or left side. The dealer hasn't been responsive to resolve the problem in question. No parts were replaced by the dealer; chrysler has been very unresponsive to the problem. The pull is so bad that the truck will actually change lanes while braking. I am not sure if the federal safety agency really does anything, but if they stand for safety, then this problem should be very seriously looked into. Many other people have complained about this same problem. For more information concerning the brake pull problems, please refer to: http://www.cartrackers.com/forums/messages/164.mechgoblins.html. There are many people there that have experienced the same problem I have.( dot number: tire size: 245/75 )
The brake pads wore out 4 times within 40,000 miles. Dealer claimed it was due to the consumer's way of driving. *ak.et.
While applying the brakes the truck pulls to the left. This happens on any type of road surface. The more weight on the truck, the more it pulls. This situation has been on going for two years. The dealer is not able to correct the problem.
Consumer experiencing prematuure wearing of brake pads and rotors. When applying brakes, consumer can hear a metal to metal grinding sound.vehicle been in dealer shop and was infomed that there was no reason; it was normal.
Brakes do not provide adequate braking during abrupt stops. Adjusted rear brakes but that did not fix the problem.
Vehicle pulls to the right when applying the brakes. After a repair attempt, the brakes locked (in wet conditions) and a pallet in back of the truck was thrown into the cab.
While driving the vehicle at 35 MPH, first the ABS brakes did not work. Then a frontal impact accident occurred, the air bags did not deploy on impact. No injuries occurred. Dealer sent out investigation team that stated the air bags were okay. Reports from the fire department and police department stated the air bags should have deployed. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
While driving about 5 MPH and stepping on the brake pedal, brakes make a grinding noise metal to metal and lock up the front tires. When this happens could lose control of vehicle.
Vehichle had grease built up on the rear axle when it was picked up by the dealer. Car was in for service on brakes three times. The brakes are still grinding. The fluid level on the master cylinder is going down. Vehicle is under warranty, driving vehicle up to 60 MPH, dealer cannot duplicate the problem.
Whenever the ABS brakes were applied after going 40mph, vehicle would pull to left. Took to dealer & had mechanic replace front calipers. Also had the suspension, the frame & the alignment checked out.
Rotor is rusting and covered with corrosion. This causes pads to wear out extremely fast.
Brakes lock up and grab when depressed.
When the brakes are applied the vehicle sways to the left or to the right. Also, experiences extended stopping distance. The dealer has been notified four times.
When applying the brakes under any circumstances, the truck swerves to the left or right, more to the left. The dealer has attempted to repair the problem (6) times. Problem still exists.
When brakes are applied intermittently the vehicle pulls to the left and or to the right. The dealer has repalced the front brakes on the vehicle.
Transmission has failed several times.
Vehicle has had braking system replaced three times by the dealer. The brakes are still malfunctioning. Consumer will contact the manufacturer.
Abs brakes will lock up ,worse in inclement weather, hears squeaky noise. Dealer replaced front capiler/rotors/pads rear drums. Cleaned rear drums/shoes. This is an intermittent problem, still experiencing defect.
Abs brakes are subject to intermittent failure, causing extended stopping distance. On other occasions, brakes make grinding sound while making a turn and applying the brakes. When driver applied the brakes the pedal was hard, and the truck kept on going.
Applied brakes and the truck almost didn't stop. The brakes faded out several times. Owner took truck to dealer, and they cannot find any problem with the truck.
Brakes: at 6,000 miles front brakes replaced, preiodically there is squeaking , pulling about a week ago brakes were squeaking most of th time. Took in dealer , road tested and couldn't find anything wrong. Driving after picking truck up on thursday, got in to go to work and the brakes were grinding. Took back to dealer, and they put new brakes on the front .
Brakes; driving approximately 25mph in wet conditions attempted to stop and there was poor brake response. Had brake pedal completely to the floor, and the vehicle continued moving. Could not stop and hit another vehicle. The only thing the dealer is saying is that there is a problem with the anti-lock brake system, and they don't have an answer as to how to solve it.
When driving and upon depressing the brake pedal, the vehicle pulls to the left, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer unable to find the problem. However, experiencing the exact problem with the 97 model. Feels it is a design flaw.
Design flaw in brakes, according to dealer. Front/rear brakes get out of sync, leaves front brakes functioning only. Brakes will need adjusting every 6 months, could cause crash.
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