Service Brakes Related Problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500

Table 1 shows three common service brakes related problems of the 2002 Dodge Ram 3500.

Table 1. Service Brakes related problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Problem Category Number of Problems
Service Brakes problems
1
Brake Disc Rotor problems
1
Brake Disc Caliper problems
1

Service Brakes problem #1

This is an additional problem to my 2002 Dodge Ram 3500 maxi van. Upon receiving my vehicle back after 2 months and having driven it with still the same problems with the brakes I have had no success with the dealership and was told there was nothing wrong. 01/30/06 I noticed a severe marble noise under my feet when driving ,I got home looked at the front end that was repaired, and noticed a large bolt that was loose and coming off the front spindle,something that can cause a major accident. Please read odi 10147400 for more details I am recording all of the events. Please help ,does somebody have to die to get help. Call my cell 310 365 9315.

Brake Disc Rotor problem #2

Consumer used vehicle for long distance driving, he took vehicle to dealer for regular maintenance. He was told that the front brakes were good, but rear brakes failed. Mechanic said that the heat from the disc rotors caused the rubber to deteriorate, which , in turn, caused the seal to leak brake fluid.

Brake Disc Caliper problem #3

The contact owns a 2002 Dodge Ram 3500. The vehicle was hitched to a 2015 pj gooseneck trailer. While driving approximately 35 mph in rainy weather conditions, the brake pedal was engaged and the attached vehicle failed to slow down. The vehicle was taken to the dealer where it was diagnosed that the rear passenger hydraulic line fractured from the brake caliper. The contact replaced the hydraulic line himself. Nine days later, the vehicle was repaired and the front driver hydraulic line separated from the brake caliper. The vehicle was not repaired. The manufacturer was notified of the failure. The failure mileage was not applicable.


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