Air Brake Antilock problems of the 1996 Dodge RAM

Three problems related to air brake antilock have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 01/05/1999

On three occasions brakes have lost pressure to hydraulic system. On last incident accident was the result of losing braking entirely. Since system totally failed and inspection of braking components,excluding abs, have not uncovered defect it,but light on abs system has turned on -indicating system problem - I believe abs components may be faulty.

2 Air Brake Antilock problem

Failure Date: 08/07/1996

When backing the truck there were no brakes when going forward, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes . Please descibe.

3 Air Brake Antilock problem

When applying the brakes in damp weather, the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to slide.




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