Let’s talk brakes!

MobyDick

MobyDick

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<div class="bbWrapper">Brake pedal on this new truck seems to have A LOT of travel. My brother’s 1500 has very very little travel before it will throw you through the windshield. I have noticed tho if you double pump them that stiffens them up pretty well.<br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
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<div class="bbWrapper">Having to pump the brakes typically means there is a leak somewhere.<br /> <br /> Is the brake pedal height adjustable in your truck? <br /> <br /> Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">No I don’t believe it is. It’s a 19 tradesmen <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">It was something that popped in my mind. I&#039;m thinking master cylinder is leaking or needs bled. But for a newer vehicle to do that is unusual. Dealership time!<br /> <br /> Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">It’s been that way since I drove it off the lot. I thought it was strange. And today driving my brothers it’s night and day difference in pedal feel<br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I&#039;d get it looked at. It doesn&#039;t sound right. <br /> <br /> Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1067" data-quote="jkbrereton" data-source="post: 12203" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12203" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12203">jkbrereton said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I&#039;d get it looked at. It doesn&#039;t sound right. <br /> <br /> Sent from my Pixel 2 XL using Tapatalk </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I absolutely hate the idea of having a brand new truck back at the dealer. <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">My previous trucks have been hydro-boosted. As to wear this 6.4 looks to just have a normal vacuum booster <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1219" data-quote="Sarge33Army" data-source="post: 12212" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12212" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12212">Sarge33Army said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I hear you, but better to take it the dealer than run into something or someone. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote>Ditto... and ASAP!</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">Mine is a 2019 2500 tradesman. It does the exact same thing. I was thinking they needed bled or something. If you apply a little brake, then let off and touch pedal again, it seems much firmer. I&#039;ll keep an eye on this thread.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">I dropped mine off at the dealership to get the brakes looked at for this issue and tightening the hood so it doesn&#039;t move. I&#039;ll keep you guys posted</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1585" data-quote="MobyDick" data-source="post: 12202" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12202" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12202">MobyDick said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> It’s been that way since I drove it off the lot. I thought it was strange. And today driving my brothers it’s night and day difference in pedal feel<br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 1202" data-quote="Kentuckyarms" data-source="post: 12399" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12399" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12399">Kentuckyarms said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Mine is a 2019 2500 tradesman. It does the exact same thing. I was thinking they needed bled or something. If you apply a little brake, then let off and touch pedal again, it seems much firmer. I&#039;ll keep an eye on this thread. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote> <blockquote data-attributes="member: 1160" data-quote="Dgulia" data-source="post: 12414" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12414" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12414">Dgulia said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I dropped mine off at the dealership to get the brakes looked at for this issue and tightening the hood so it doesn&#039;t move. I&#039;ll keep you guys posted </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Hi all,<br /> <br /> <a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/members/1160/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1160" data-username="@Dgulia">@Dgulia</a> - Please be sure to keep us updated on your dealer&#039;s findings! If you are in need of any extra support while in service, please do not hesitate to send us a PM. <br /> <br /> <a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/members/1585/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1585" data-username="@MobyDick">@MobyDick</a> &amp; <a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/members/1202/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1202" data-username="@Kentuckyarms">@Kentuckyarms</a> - If you end up addressing this with your dealers, definitely let us know via private message. We are more than happy to provide you with additional support for that process. <br /> <br /> Mark<br /> RamCares</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1202" data-quote="Kentuckyarms" data-source="post: 12399" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12399" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12399">Kentuckyarms said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> Mine is a 2019 2500 tradesman. It does the exact same thing. I was thinking they needed bled or something. If you apply a little brake, then let off and touch pedal again, it seems much firmer. I&#039;ll keep an eye on this thread. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> I read somewhere that Ram has went to a “larger pedal stroke” when I dropped the truck off yesterday for alignment the service writer really had zero interest in hearing my issues about the brakes. In one ear out the other <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1160" data-quote="Dgulia" data-source="post: 12414" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12414" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12414">Dgulia said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> I dropped mine off at the dealership to get the brakes looked at for this issue and tightening the hood so it doesn&#039;t move. I&#039;ll keep you guys posted </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Keep us posted. Dealing with a service department is never fun. But before I put a 8k boat behind my truck this issue needs to be addressed <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><a href="https://hdrams.com/forum/members/1160/" class="username" data-xf-init="member-tooltip" data-user-id="1160" data-username="@Dgulia">@Dgulia</a> any updates?<br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper">They had the Truck for 2 days. They drove it and acknowledge that brakes are soft. Tried to diagnose it but couldn&#039;t find anything wrong. Pads normal, bleeding didn&#039;t help, no leaks. They test drove 4 trucks on their lot all had same feel. So they concluded must be normal.<br /> Now on the hood vibrating side, they had previously adjusted the stops that helped and now they adjusted the latch and that vibration is fixed.</div>
 
<div class="bbWrapper"><blockquote data-attributes="member: 1160" data-quote="Dgulia" data-source="post: 12500" class="bbCodeBlock bbCodeBlock--expandable bbCodeBlock--quote js-expandWatch"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-title"> <a href="/forum/goto/post?id=12500" class="bbCodeBlock-sourceJump" rel="nofollow" data-xf-click="attribution" data-content-selector="#post-12500">Dgulia said:</a> </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-content"> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandContent js-expandContent "> They had the Truck for 2 days. They drove it and acknowledge that brakes are soft. Tried to diagnose it but couldn&#039;t find anything wrong. Pads normal, bleeding didn&#039;t help, no leaks. They test drove 4 trucks on their lot all had same feel. So they concluded must be normal.<br /> Now on the hood vibrating side, they had previously adjusted the stops that helped and now they adjusted the latch and that vibration is fixed. </div> <div class="bbCodeBlock-expandLink js-expandLink"><a role="button" tabindex="0">Click to expand...</a></div> </div> </blockquote><br /> Thank you for the update! <br /> <br /> <br /> Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk</div>
 
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