general problems of the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500

Two problems related to service brakes have been reported for the 1996 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 04/02/1997

Brake performance is poor. In some instances brake pedal needs to be pressed almost to the floor and stopping distances are poor.

2 Service Brakes problem

Failure Date: 11/01/1996

Brake wear seems excessive and at times the pedal would go to the floor and the brakes would not work well.




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