Brake Foundation Components problems of the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500

Six problems related to brake foundation components have been reported for the 1997 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 08/20/1999

While driving on highway put on brakes lightly and vehicle pulled to the left and jerked to the other lane. *akthis problem occurs with each braking since about 45000 miles, the consumer has been unable to get it repaired, sometime the pulling while braking is mild yet sometimes it is severe, the tires were changed but there was no effect on the braking.

2 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 10/07/1998

When applying the brakes steering wheel is pulled out of drivers hands because the vehicle violently pulls to the left.

3 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 02/22/1997

When applying the brakes under normal conditions, the vehicle pulls to either the right or left side. *akthe front brakes overheated causing the vehicle to pull while driving.

4 Brake Foundation Components problem

Failure Date: 09/07/1996

Vehicle pulls when brakes applied.

5 Brake Foundation Components problem

On several occasions the brakes / calipers / pads / rotors failed.

6 Brake Foundation Components problem

When applying the brakes the vehicle pulls to the left or right. Dealer has seen vehicle twice and still no solution.




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