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Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-30-2023, 04:18 PM
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Posted By RT-NY
I am thinking of the Dynamic Friction Company...

I am thinking of the Dynamic Friction Company Semi Metallic Heavy Duty Brake Pads. It's about $50 for the set for the 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500. Anyone have any experience with these pads?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-29-2023, 01:24 AM
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Posted By RT-NY
Right - this is according to the owner's manual...

Right - this is according to the owner's manual on the 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500.




You definitely should not shift to second gear if you are above 45mph!! And, in my experience, shifting to...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-27-2023, 05:26 PM
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Posted By RT-NY
I am uncertain about what the overdrive does on...

I am uncertain about what the overdrive does on these vintage Dodge vans. Is it simply a four-speed transmission and with the overdrive off it will never go above third gear?

If so, then turning...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-24-2023, 01:34 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By RT-NY
I am going to go ahead and put in a new set of...

I am going to go ahead and put in a new set of pads. Any suggestions of what the best pads would be for a 1999 Dodge Ram Van 2500?

Also, is there any value in slotted/drilled rotors in this case?
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2023, 11:04 PM
Replies: 19
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Posted By RT-NY
One other question: I had the driver's side...

One other question: I had the driver's side caliper replaced some time ago, and they also put in new pads, but just on that side. My understanding is that this should not be done, but I am wondering...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2023, 05:00 PM
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Posted By RT-NY
Thanks! So, the owner's manual does say 45mph for...

Thanks! So, the owner's manual does say 45mph for second gear. Does anyone here use second gear on long downhills? With all the weight of a class B RV, I find that the brakes get hotter than i'd...
Forum: General Discussion Forum 08-22-2023, 01:04 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,042
Posted By RT-NY
Dodge RT 2nd gear

I like to keep my 1999 Dodge RT 170 in second gear on long downhills to spare the brakes. Does anyone know if there is a maximum recommended speed to avoid damaging the transmission? It has a...
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