My previous vehicle didn't have ABS, so I have a primitive knowledge of it .... but from what I remember I shouldn't notice the ABS unless I jam on the brakes. Right?

I feel a slight pulse under braking, at all speeds, heavy & light braking. It seems to be related to vehicle speed and that makes me think it's a warped rotor. But if yall are all noticing this "pulsing" under light braking too, then it must be the ABS.

I guess my question is, does everyone notice a pulse or is it just me?

 

I believe there is a TSB out for it. I took mine to the dealership with about 10,000 miles for the same problem and I've got it again now with 20,000 miles. So it's time to back to the dealership.

 

I haven't seen a TSB for the 04's on that.... maybe I'm looking in the wrong place. Does anyone have better info than this:

http://www.alldata.com/TSB/17/0417A0F2.html

 

Anyone? Either yall feel the same pulse I do or you don't

 

I stand corrected. I know there is a TSB for the '03 model, but I'm not seeing one for the '04 model. This is the link for the '03 model.

http://dodgeram.info/tsb/2003/05-008-03.htm

 

My '03 Hemi 1500 QC brakes smooth and steady every time. I don't know if anything was changed in the brakes in '04 but it sounds like you've just got a rotor out of whack.

ABS only comes on in extremely hard (panic) braking or if on a slippery/wet surface.

(sorry, this was meant to be in reply to locked up <-- ironic handle name, BTW )

 

Its warped rotors, I had the TSB for that problem with 24k on my 04' Ram, they fixed them.

 

Thanks guys. I figured I shouldn't notice the ABS unless I jam on the brakes...



Yeah, my screenname is carried over on all the forums I check .... I had a built XJ that was locked at both ends so it was fitting

 

I just got mine back from the dealer. This was the second time it was in for this reason. I have a little over 20,000 miles on my truck now and the service writer said the only reason they replaced them was because I had had an earlier problem with them. He also said that Chrysler is only covering the warped rotors for 12 months/12,000 miles. I guess the guy with 24,000 miles just got lucky. Then again, I guess it just depends on if your service writer is cool or not. Good luck either way. If they start acting up again, which I'm sure they will, I'm just going to buy Powerslot rotors and Hawk brake pads. Everyone on this board and dodgetruckworld.com said they made all the difference in the world.

 

Yeah I would go with the rotors, and yes powerslots and hawks are great choices.