One problem related to brake drum has been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Front brakes making a noise like they were rubbing metal to metal. Brake pedal got soft, adjusted rear brakes and machined drums. Deglazed shoes on 12-31-,1-7-97 mileage 1207, brakes making a clingiing nosie. No brake power,replaced master cylinder. Brakes not working.