2002 Dodge RAM Quad Cab Brakes Problems

“I have a 2002 Ram Quad Cab 4x4. The rotors needed to be turned to eliminate a severe brake vibration at about 15000 miles. At 28000 they need to be replaced to correct the problem again. I still have not worn out the original brake pads. Dodge customer service contends that the problem has occured because of driving style, road conditions and the weather. I contend that they are poorly designed rotors. A ram tough truck should be able to withstand my wife's highway commute to work. …”

“Brakes start to squeak and shimmy. Squeaking very loud when coming to stop. Squeak lasts for about 3 days then sounds like metal to metal and can feel in pedal. Truck starts to shimmy at high speed then applying brakes to stop. I have down 3 complete brake jobs front and rear, best pads, rotors, everything. New replacement rotors have been replaced twice due to warping. The brakes should last longer the 3-4 months which in miles terms is less than 25,000 miles. I am now on my 4th brake job and I shouldn't be. There is a definite problem with the system. Needs to be addressed. …”

“I bought a 2002 Dodge ram 1500 quad cab and just returned home from bringing my vehicle to the Dodge dealership. I had asked them to check out the shaking that I experienced during braking. They informed me all four rotors are warped and the surface could not be cut because they would become too thin. At this point the dealership wants me to spend $800.00 to correct the problem. Being that this is a safety issue and from what I have read on the internet a widespread issue with the rotors that it should be covered under the warranty.”

“Disc brake rotor failure - repeated problem. Dealer replaced pads and rotors for third time at 18798 miles. Problem is back, only 1700 miles since last pad and rotor change. No towing, hauling, or other heavy use involved. Vehicle shakes very hard as soon as brakes are applied. Problem gets worse until the vehicle is uncontrollable in stops.”

“Brake rotors began to warp and were turned by dealer in september. Problem began to develop again and vehicle was returned to dealer 1/23/2004. Dealer recommends replacement of rotors at customer expense. Definite safety hazard in adverse weather... Will not repair them again as this is a definite defect in this vehicle and I cannot afford to replace rotors every couple of months.”