Four problems related to brake disc rotor have been reported for the 1998 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
While braking vehicle lost brake power, and consumer drove the vehicle into snow on the side of the road to stop. Vehicle was towed to an independent repair shop, where the mechanic determined that right front rotor blew apart, causing the loss of brake power.
Whie driving 45 miles per hour I had step on my brake to stop the truck. I had to sverve to the right so I wouldn't hit the car. Also I had the brakes worked and now my rotors have heat cracks after being replaced. Now I have to replace again this the fouth time. Dealer say nothing wrong with the brakes just that they are wearing out front rotors.
Front brakes \ rotors required replacement after only 20,000 miles. I have noticed other recalls on Ram 1500 front disc brakes (rotor problems: fatigue but not on my particular VIN). I also need to take the vehicle in yet again for the same problem only 5 days after initial "repair"! I love my Dodge ram, but I feel there is something definitely wrong when myself and others have to replace brakes so early on a relatively new vehicle. Perhaps chryslers recall # 788 should be reopened for further investigation?.
Rotors installed by manufacturer are undersized causing excessive wear of brake pads.