Brake Disc Rotor problems of the 1998 Dodge RAM

Four problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Dodge RAM. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 02/06/2002

Brake rotors are warped, and there is vibration. Dealership is aware of problem.

2 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Failure Date: 08/12/1998

The front wheels went into a tramble and vehicle was not controllable. Also seemed that the disc brake rotors had warped or cracked. No warranty. Dealer cannot duplicate the problem.

3 Brake Disc Rotor problem

Vehicle not included in recall number 98v075000. Brake rotor material strength is not sufficient, causing hub fatigue fracture. Please give any further details.

4 Brake Disc Rotor problem

At 9,000 miles front rotors warped due to overheating. At 16,000 miles new brakes had to be put on. At 40,000 miles, new pads and rotors were put on. The problems seems to be that the rotors are too small for the size of the truck, and the self adjustors on the back brakes do not work.




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