2nd Gen Ram Tech 1994-2001 Rams: This section is for TECHNICAL discussions only, that involve the 1994 through 2001 Rams. For any non-tech discussions, please direct your attention to the "General discussion/NON-tech" sub sections.

Brake issue

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:30 PM
  #1  
sdbritt's Avatar
sdbritt
Thread Starter
|
New Member
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 1
Likes: 0
Default Brake issue

I have a 01 ram 1500 with almost 112000 miles on it.

Yesterday, my brake pedal got reaaly soft(Have to push it all the way down to brake slightly). The master cylinder has no leaks, brake fluid is full, and the booster is fine. I noticed that both the brake light and the ABS light are on, and ive read that that can be due to a malfunctioning ABS sensor on the rear diff, but most of the posts regarding that also mention issues with the speedometer and mine is working just fine.

Any ideas on what the issue could be?
 
Reply
Old Sep 3, 2008 | 12:44 PM
  #2  
zman17's Avatar
zman17
Retired Moderator - RIP
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 18,729
Likes: 17
From: NH
Default

The speedometer does not have to be screwed up for that sensor or the connections (at the plug)to it to be bad. Clean the both sides of the connector first and see if that helps.
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 12:52 AM
  #3  
Redneck2345's Avatar
Redneck2345
Veteran
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 404
Likes: 0
From: Mason, WI
Default

could be your proportioning valve, can you lock up the rears when you step on it?
 
Reply
Old Sep 5, 2008 | 01:21 AM
  #4  
408Ram's Avatar
408Ram
Rookie
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 88
Likes: 0
Default

Unhook your ABS (pull fuse) and drive it. If it still does it then it is your master cylinder or proportioning valve
 
Reply




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:36 AM.