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#5 of 26 Brakes lock when steering wheel turned by kenromans Jul 15, 2007 (11:23 am)
1997 Dodge Ram 3500 4x4 extended cab diesel automatic LEMON. Latest problem - brakes locked up and almost caused an accident. Every time the steering wheel turns the brakes lock. Harder I turn the steering the harder the brakes go on. Can watch the pedal depress as I turn the wheel. Happened suddenly and almost caused an accident!!! Had to "play" with the steering back and forth to get the truck moved out of the path of other cars. Any suggestions to what this latest problem is with my LEMON truck. (Lots of weird problem stories with this truck).   kenromanscomcast.net Replies to this message: kcram (Jul 15, 2007 4:56 pm)
#6 of 26 Re: Brakes lock when steering wheel turned [kenromans] by kcram HOST Jul 15, 2007 (4:56 pm)
Replying to: kenromans (Jul 15, 2007 11:23 am) Sounds like you blew a brake hose. I lost one on my 1996 3500 Club Cab dually in February 2005... right front brake would lock up at very inopportune times. New brake hoses, new caliper, new pads, resurfaced rotor, and all was right again.   kcram - Pickups Host
#7 of 26 Dodge Ram 1500 Pick-Up brake pads by goalie Jul 27, 2007 (10:30 am)
I have researched pads on-line and was confused at first #758 fits both vans and pu's....#842 is for pu's ONLY. Finally learned that BENDIX pads have a clip that is universal to all pistons, so they use the 758 number for all Dodges, while all other mfgers. have a different clip conf. so vans are 758....and pu's are 842. Don't make the same mistake I did and order the wrong pads.
#8 of 26 Brake Pad dust by goalie Jul 27, 2007 (10:33 am)
Has anyone been able to find a brake pad that emits little or no brake dust? Cleaning rims is a paind. Replies to this message: hermanceusmc (Sep 04, 2008 4:51 pm)
#9 of 26 94 Ram 1500 Brakes by roadkill9mm Nov 05, 2007 (10:40 am)
We are having a problem w/the brakes on our 94 Ram. When we hit the brakes it takes off to the right and we have a ton of brake dust on the front right brake. The brake pads, calipers, hoses have been replaced and the rotors have been turned. Does anyone have any suggestions to correct the problem? Replies to this message: corkscrew (Nov 05, 2007 11:37 am) roadkill9mm (Nov 05, 2007 11:51 am) corkscrew (Nov 05, 2007 12:45 pm)
#10 of 26 Re: 94 Ram 1500 Brakes [roadkill9mm] by corkscrew Nov 05, 2007 (11:37 am)
Replying to: roadkill9mm (Nov 05, 2007 10:40 am) First check for loose suspension components and if all is tight and in place then check for a stuck piston in the caliper. Also be sure the caliper slide rails are lubricated.  Regards Corkscrew Replies to this message: roadkill9mm (Nov 05, 2007 11:51 am) corkscrew (Nov 05, 2007 12:45 pm)
#11 of 26 Re: 94 Ram 1500 Brakes [corkscrew] by roadkill9mm Nov 05, 2007 (11:51 am)
Replying to: corkscrew (Nov 05, 2007 11:37 am) Thanks for the response. The suspension has been checked and the calipers are all new. Pretty much everything was replaced. And the slide rails are lubricated (brand new). Would you have any other ideas? Thanks. Replies to this message: corkscrew (Nov 05, 2007 12:45 pm)
#12 of 26 Re: 94 Ram 1500 Brakes [roadkill9mm] by corkscrew Nov 05, 2007 (12:45 pm)
Replying to: roadkill9mm (Nov 05, 2007 11:51 am) Check the hydraulic system. There is a metering valve that balances the force between the front and rear brakes. To check the metering valve have someone apply the brakes while you watch the valve stem (the small black button on the front of the combination valve). The stem should extend slightly when the brakes are applied and retract when the brakes are released. Regards Corkscrew
#13 of 26 Re: Why is 4 Wheel ABS an option? [dustyk] by myob Dec 29, 2007 (1:13 pm)
Replying to: dustyk (May 06, 2007 1:23 pm) I realize that the post this relates to is an old one, but I need to comment on the fairly apologistic comments made.   1. A feature experiencing reliability problems isn't a reason to nix it. It is a reason to FIX it. And if it IS unreliable, why include it on ANY Rams? Certainly those paying extra for added safety deserve to actually get it. 2. I had two minor accidents due to a pickup with rear ABS only locking up the fronts under heavy load and sliding. I sold the truck because modluating the brakes sufficiently to stop in panic situations when loaded was not possible. So I'm a believer in this technology and can attest that having no front ABS is not an advantage. I've later had to make very similar stops in a 4 wheel abs equipped Ram and a Toyota Tacoma and had no problems. It sure works for me. 3. Dodge effectively does NOT give the buyer much of an option, as the package containing the 4 wheel ABS feature is virtually unavailable, and usually not w/o special ordering (where one risks losing rebate offers upon delivery) or buying a heavily loaded model. 4. The majority of the braking, even in a laden truck, is still done by the FRONT brakes. And what about when the truck is not loaded? These are front heavy vehicles. Rear ABS is important but so is front. 5. If it's so unreliable why put it on the rear axle at all? Perhaps its a govn't requirement? But if it fails in the front wouldn't it fail in the rear also? 6. Tests show minor differences in stopping distances favoring no ABS. But this is not a factor in the real world, especially when done by non-pro drivers in panic situations. They are unlikely to be able to modulate braking sufficiently to equal the ABS computer. 7. The 4 wheel ABS WAS an option easy to get on previous models of Rams. Again, why limit the choice at all if one is pro-choice? 8. If they were interested in safety and choice, they'd make the stability control more widely available. Finding zero trucks on a lot with it isn't much of a choice.   Sorry, but it sounds like Dodge blew it on this decision. My brother in fact just wrote me that he nixed a Ram purchase because of this feature missing on in-stock models available with big rebates.
#14 of 26 Brake Hoses by tjach Jan 15, 2008 (7:21 pm)
I have a 2000 ram 2500 diesel and the front left brake hose has sprung a leak, I tried the dealer to get a new hose and they quoted me about 800.00 dollars. this seems a little high to me, im looking for other options but its like pulling teeth to find any other solutions, any help would be great. Replies to this message: corkscrew (Jan 19, 2008 9:01 am)

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