RockinRam96
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I'm hoping this will turn into a discussion about what owners have experienced with their 94-97 Dodge trucks. I have owned two 96 Dodge trucks, one being a half ton and one being a 3/4 ton diesel. I have loved most everything about both of them other than the brakes.
So, my current issue with my 96 3/4 ton diesel. In the fall of 2012 before I put my truck away I drained all the fluid and put brand new DOT 3 synthetic fluid in the brake system. This spring (2013) when I got my truck out of storage I decided I'd do brakes on the front end. Partly because I needed them but mostly because I was hoping that my pedal would stiffen up and I'd get better braking response. I noticed my passenger side pads were worn more than my drivers side, thinking that my caliper was setting up I checked it thoroughly, with no sign of it setting up. From previous experience with my half ton, I decided to change out the rubber hose. After replacing new pads, rotors and rubber brake lines and after bleeding all four corners I still had a spongy pedal.
The brake job took place back in April and about a month ago my ABS light came on. When this happened my pedal go much more spongy. I took the ABS fuse out and the pedal got a little stiffer and a little better response.
I guess, I'm hoping this thread will help me solve my issues and allow others to share what they have experienced, with potential solutions. Last, this discussion could turn into which shoes, pads and rotors everyone likes and why.
So, my current issue with my 96 3/4 ton diesel. In the fall of 2012 before I put my truck away I drained all the fluid and put brand new DOT 3 synthetic fluid in the brake system. This spring (2013) when I got my truck out of storage I decided I'd do brakes on the front end. Partly because I needed them but mostly because I was hoping that my pedal would stiffen up and I'd get better braking response. I noticed my passenger side pads were worn more than my drivers side, thinking that my caliper was setting up I checked it thoroughly, with no sign of it setting up. From previous experience with my half ton, I decided to change out the rubber hose. After replacing new pads, rotors and rubber brake lines and after bleeding all four corners I still had a spongy pedal.
The brake job took place back in April and about a month ago my ABS light came on. When this happened my pedal go much more spongy. I took the ABS fuse out and the pedal got a little stiffer and a little better response.
I guess, I'm hoping this thread will help me solve my issues and allow others to share what they have experienced, with potential solutions. Last, this discussion could turn into which shoes, pads and rotors everyone likes and why.