13 problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1996 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
The brake pads are also in need of changing at 50000 miles when they were changed at 22702miles by the dealership. Something is wrong with the breaking system.
The brake pads separated from the shoe, causing the wheel to lock up. The dealer has been notified.
Abs brake problems; intermittently when applying the brakes on dry road conditions, under normal braking, they seem to be very spongy, and the pedal travels to the floorboard. They do not stop the truck. All brake pads have be replaced on 3/7/98. The rear brakes pads were glazed over like they were heated up.
Premature wear of front brake disc pads and shoes. Also, brake shoe/drum adjusters failed.
Left front brake pad worn.
Brake rotors out of round, brake pads failed resulting in vibration.
Took vehicle to dealer and he said that the rear brakes are not working that's why the front brake need to have brake rotors and pads replaced every 10-1200 miles. Vehicle went through 3 sets of front pads. The non-functioning rear brakes, causing front brakes to work harder.
Failure on the front disc brakes, need to replace the front brakes and pads and shoes to often.
On any type of road surface, when braking in an emergency situation, the brake pedal goes to the floor and the vehicle does not stop. Condition almost caused several crashes. Front brake pads was replaced at 40,000 miles. Problem still exist.
Vehicle's abs braking system has extreme premature wear and tear, had pads/rotors and other parts changed 9 times.
When driving at various speed and applying brakes, vehicle pulls to the left. The harder pushes on brakes the harder vehicle pulls to left. Consumer has to counter steer in order to avoid hitting oncoming traffic. Has replaced brakes pads, but defect is still occurring.
Vehicles front disc brake system at 20,000 miles had 4 sets of pads and 3 sets of rotors . Then, everything connected to the front braking system was changed. The manufacturer bought the vehicle back, they could not find the defect.
In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .