Hello everyone!

I have an 04 RAM QC 4x2 and I've noticed this problem since a few weeks after I purchased the truck.

From a stopped position, when I let off the brake and begin to accelerate, I notice the front brakes tend to drag for a few revolutions and then seem to be fine. You can hear and almost feel them rub\rub\rub a few times but nothing loud. My guess is the calipers are just slow to release for whatever reason. Braking is fine and not shutter or other odd behavior.

Has anyone else noticed this in their 04 truck?
Should I be concerned about this?

My local Dodge dealer put it up on the rack and said everything looked Ok and the tires spin freely. They also confirmed there were no TSBs on the 04 brakes.

Thanks for any thoughts!

Mike

 

Cant say i ve noticed that on my '04 .. ill listen more carfully the next few times, but im sure mine dont.

 

My right front caliper hung up and caused the brake to drag quite a bit. So much that I complained about the alignment at first. Then the rotors became warped. The dealership took care of that with the TSB on the subject. Almost immediately, after having the brakes replaced, my fuel economy went up on average 1.5 - 2 mpg. Been fine ever since.

 

Brakes are going to drag some. Is it enough to cause a pull to one side?

 

Todd, it doesn't seem to pull to one side or anything. I've had both wheels up off the ground and they spin freely. I don't think it'll be enough to warp the rotors but I do find it a little concerning nonetheless.

Mike

 

I noticed the same thing. Had the front two brakes replaced on Monday for the TSB, and my gas mileage has improved as well.

 

What's TSB?

Sorry, new here.

 

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