here's another old post that might be of interest to those looking to upgrade Ram 1500 brakes:
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In 'Mopar Muscle Magazine' there is a letter to the editor from a guy that
claims to be a product engineer for Raybestos Brakes. He says that he
bought a used '95 1500 Ram from a friend - likes the truck - but he (and
the previous owner) were unhappy with the slow stopping brakes.

He said that he noticed at his work spec'ing brake equipment that the 95-97
Rams have Delco brake parts, and that in 97 Dodge started equiping the
1500's with a Delco 1.25 inch diameter piston in the brake master cylinder,
whereas in 95 and 96 the brake cylinder piston had been a smaller 1.125
diameter.
He said that he installed the 1997's larger 1.25 diameter master cylinder
on his '95 Ram and that it made a big difference in braking performance and
pedal firmness. He recommends that other 95-96 Ram owners make this
upgrade because, and I quote, he "sees a lot of Ram's on the road with
front end damage."

 

I installed the new wheel cylinders last night and I must say I am very impressed with the improved braking ability of the truck. With more braking power in the rear there is not as much of a nose dive. Right now I do not have any hard data as to how much shorter the stopping distances are, but it is a noticable difference.

This is a very easy mod and highly recommended!

 

Watch how fast you go through brake shoes now.

 

I have noticed a funny squeeling sound coming from my back brakes now. It almost sounds like nails down a chalkboard. Doesnt happen everytime, maybe 1 out of 3. I replaced the wheel cylinders, shoes and brake hardware.

Any ideas?

 

I really need to do this mod. Since I installed the larger wheels and tires, the effort I have to put into stopping has greatly increased.

 

I just needed to get a little more details on this mod. I just need to know when I got to the parts store, I ask for wheel cylinders for a 96 Chevy/GMC 1 Ton what? C3500? Thanks

 

Same here. Wagner part. My brakes log up easy-peasy and it has saved my bacon many times. Works better when I'm towing my 18' trailer now.

 

Anyone??

 

I used the Dodge 1-tons and they work great! Much less nose dive.