Brake Disc Problems of Dodge Ram 3500

Dodge Ram 3500 owners have reported 6 problems related to brake disc (under the service brakes category). The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Brake Disc problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 03/12/2004

Consumer had to replace front brakes, rotors, and rear drums every 6000-7000 miles. Consumer did not do any hauling or heavy transporting with vehicle. However, this problem was serious because vehicle did not stop at times, once almost hit a child. Took vehicle to the dealer, and was told that rear drums had to be replaced. Consumer was concerned about driving the vehicle. He was afraid that he could be involved in a fatal accident.

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2 Brake Disc problem of the 2001 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 11/01/2002

2 year old brake pads with light use and less than 50% wear fell apart loosing partial braking ability. Pad seperated from metal backer and fell out of one side causing metal backing to grind into an lock between rotor and caliper, other side fell apart on removal of caliper. Dt.

3 Brake Disc problem of the 1999 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 12/01/1998

Intermittently while braking vehicle pulls to the right unexpectedly which may cause a crash. Dealer replaced brake calipers and turned the rotors. Problem still exists. Please provide further information.

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4 Brake Disc problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

Failure Date: 09/01/1996

The front braking system malfunctioned, causing extended stopping distance, which may result in an accident. Dealer replaced brake pads/rotors and calipers every 10,000 miles. The dealer cannot determine problem. Cause unknown.

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5 Brake Disc problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

Due to premature wear every two months and 12,000 miles the front disc brakes have to be changed . Please describe in detail.

6 Brake Disc problem of the 1996 Dodge Ram 3500

When applying the brakes, the front brakes lock up, causing the vehicle to pull to the left. Please describe.




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