Brake Disc Pads Problems of Dodge RAM - part 1

At 39,000 miles right rotor became warped behind turning had to replace. A friend had same then happen on same kind of vehicle. Dealer claims maintence item. Never had to have rotor replaced on new vehilce before. Brake pads we fine. Vehicle about 4omph would pulsate while braking and steering wheel would shake.

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Consumer states: made a right-hand turn heard a bang wheel was hanging at an angle and right rotator was broken in half, the brakes pads were laying behind the truck, looks like spindle nugget had backed off of it.

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Front rotors keep warping on this truck it has happened about every 10,000 miles. The dealership keeps replacing the rotors under warrenty the pads have never needed replacing and my tires are in great condition. There responce is to change my driving habits. I drive 50 miles one way on the hiway everyday with little braking im at 45,000 and in need of rotors again this will be the 5th set.

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While driving 45mph brake pads were rattling. Dealer said clips were missing.

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Inside driver's side brake pad has worn out prematurely. Contacted dealer,and dealer was not willing to do anything.

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Applied the brakes and felt no response nor any decrease in speed other than releasing the accelerator, resulting in hitting the vehicle in front. After applyning the parking brake only the left front locked as I swerved to the left, replace pads and changed the brake fluid.

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Right front inside brake pad locked against the disc causing continuous wear. I was informed by the service manager that the inside pads do not have "squealers" as do the outside pads so there was no advance indication of impending failure. Daimler/Chrysler has informed me they would have to decline my request for consideration in this matter because the vehicle had just exceeded the time/mileage limitations of the manufacturer's warranty at the time ($357. 78) expense was incurred.

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I have been having problem with the front brakes on my Dodge truck. When you brake the truck pulls to the right. To avoid an accident, in a panic stop I had to turn the steering wheel 3/4 to the left to keep from jumping into the right lane. I've had this machine in for repairs 8 plus times. The front rotors have been replaced three times resurfaced at least 9 times. Six sets of new brake pads on the front new drums on the front. Three sets of rear drums. Two new sets of rear shoes. This machine is a hazard. I've talke to other owners about this problem and it seems I am not the only one this is happening to. I need help getting this corrected the dealer and Dodge can't seem to solve this problem.

Defective rotors and pads/excessive wear of front rotors and pads at 18,000 miles. Informed that possible replacement maybe needed. Dealer notified, and informed consumer that was a normal condition for that vehicle. Feel free to provide any further details.

The anti-lock brake system is not working properly. Front brakes have pads, and the back brakes have abs brakes. When consumer applies brakes the front of the car will skid, and vehicle wiil not stop. He has taken vehicle back to the dealer . They told him brakes were working just fine. The vehicle can not make a quick stop, even on loose gravel. The consumer had an accident as the result of brake failure.

Front brake pads and rotors failed causing noise. Nlm.

Front passenger side/outer side brake pads wear excessivley down to the metal. Dealer notified and informed consumer that was normal wear. Seeking additional information on this matter from NHTSA.

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.

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Excessive wear of brake pads; at 20,000 miles, dealer turned front rotors and replaced pads at consumer's cost. Prolem continued to reoccur a 24,700 miles, 51,209 miles and at 58,000 miles. Brakes pads were replaced.

Excessive front brake pad wear: the front brake pads started to wear at 6,000 miles, and from that point on the pads deteriorated rapidly. The dealer acknowledges that this is a common problem. The brake pads are being replaced at his expense. Please provide any further details.

While driving vehicle at 65 mph, consumer had to make a sudden / emergency stop. The brakes failed to grab. Stopping distance was extended. Took vehicle to dealer & the mechanic had the rear shoes/ rotors and pads replaced. The pads were glazed over. Brakes had faded out at 35 mph. The vehicle would drift from left to right. Had steering gear box replaced & wheels realigned. The computer systems failed to register correct gas mileage per gallon. Brakes still do not function properly.

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.

The brake pads separated from the shoe, causing the wheel to lock up. The dealer has been notified.

Experiencing ongoing problem with front brake pads wearing out prematurely. Vehicle had four sets of brake pads within 30,000 mile of wear. Dealer notified .

When applying the brakes heard a metal to metal grinding sound. This is due to the wearing of the brake pads. The brakes pads will be replaced.

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.

The brake pads wore out 4 times within 40,000 miles. Dealer claimed it was due to the consumer's way of driving. . Et.

Upon applying force to the brake pedal the vehicle pulls to the right and left, consumer has contacted the dealer, dealer replaced the brakes pads and shoes.

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.

Rotors overheating and cracking and pads are experiencing excessive wear, causing vehicle to pull when applying brakes. Mjs (original cl 08-Aug-99, revised hl on 23-Nov-99).

In ten months the front rotor and pads wore out, vehicle has abs anti-lock brakes. Please describe .

When applying brakes vehicle severely pulls to the right or the left. Also, the front brake pads and rotors are prematurely wearing out, cause unknown. Vehicle checked for alignment and problem still exist.