Two problems related to brake disc pads have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Following the replacement of the front brake pads, the brakes failed, and the vehicle was returned to the dealers service department. The service manager told me that the brake pads had "melted and turned ino wax". It was simply a defective part, and that he had seen it occur previously on a Dodge caravan. Anyway, I think that brake pads melting is a significant safety concern. My wife narrowly avoided a head on collision when the brakes failed at a construction area, and the vehicle veered into the oncoming lane of traffic -- she did not steer into this lane. She said it felt almost as if the brakes had been greased.
Abs system doesnt work at all. Front brakes when appplied will lock up and rear wheels dont work at all they just roll along. Put two set of barke pads on front. Almost had four collision.