Wednesday, February 2, 2011

Fix Brakes on a Dodge RAM 2000

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Dodge RAM 2000

Certain 2000 Dodge Ram model trucks came with front and rear brake pads, but most of the 2000 model Dodge Ram trucks came equipped with front brake pads and rear brake shoes. The front brake pads stop the truck by applying friction to the sides of the brake rotor; whe rear brake shoes keep the rear wheels from turning by applying pressure to the inside surface of the brake drums. You should change the brake pads and the brake shoes out before the brake material thickness reaches 1/8 inch, as xcessively worn brakes can damage the brake rotors and drums.