Hey guys I just bought me an '03 Quad Cab last week and luckily I had done some research on them first otherwise I would have never bought it since it has the usual dodge brake problem with the whole shimmy/shake when breaking. I know there are several years that have this problem and I was just wondering if there is a fix for this. From what I have read some guys end up replacing rotors every other oil change because of this. Is there not a certain kind of rotor I can get or replace the calipers to fix this problem for good. I love the truck but I really don't want to have to mess with this every few thousand miles. I've got quite a few mods on the truck I'll post some pics as soon as I get it cleaned up. Thanks in advance.

 

Why did you buy it knowing about the problem, that it HAD the problem, and not knowing if there was a fix for it? =\

 

replace your rotors, and if you dont drive like a maniac, or tow way more than the truck is rated for, they should be good for at least 30,000 miles.

 

Thanks John, I'll give it a try this week.

 

ditto, IMO, should last longer than 30k. But your driving style will be an important factor.

 

The 03 had a tsb on calipers as well. So if they are original change them. If you don't know. I would change them anyway. Buy some decent rotors and pads you should be all set. I have had my 03 since Oct 02. Gone thru 3 sets of brakes. Stockers for 3 years. But the rotors were warped before the 3 years. Then Napa Ultra Premuim rotors then EBC slotted / dimpled rotors. Both sets warped after 2nd year. I just put Hawk LTS pad / Powerslot rotor combo on couple days ago. They will probably be like the rest of them and warp after the 2 year. I am certain my high speed driving style/braking with my snowmobile trailer is causing most of my brake problems.
Good Luck.