2020 RAM 1500 Braking Issue

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2020 Ram 1500 with 5.7L V8 Hemi MDS VVT eTorque Engine. When braking and MPH reaches 20mph, the truck seems to brake excessively on it’s own. (Similar to a motorcycle downshifting) which causes me to release the brake but then when it reaches 15mph it releases and i have to apply the brakes again. Definitely not a smooth transition and gives a false sense of braking which in my opinion could cause an accident. Anyone else have this issue? Thanks.

 

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eTorque uses regenerative braking to charge the batteries, it may just be the nature of the beast unfortunately

Regenerative Braking​

The eTorque system uses a three-stage regenerative braking system that is based on how you are driving and applying the brakes.

• When coasting or applying the brakes lightly – The eTorque system does not use the disc brakes on the truck. Instead, the truck is slowed by friction from the eTorque motor, capturing energy from the vehicle.
• When applying the brakes normally – The eTorque system is used in combination with the conventional brakes. Your brakes will do most of the work to slow your vehicle down, with the motor capturing energy too.
• When braking hard – The eTorque regenerative braking system is not used at all when you have to slam on the brakes, such as when making emergency maneuvers.

This regenerative braking system is used to provide power to your vehicle’s electrical systems by helping to power the motor. Ram trucks with eTorque also use stop-start technology, switching off the engine when you come to a stop. The motor then restarts the engine when you press the gas pedal – since you’re not idling, it saves on gas, and the motor uses energy from regenerative braking to restart the engine quickly and efficiently.

 

[surbrown13]

eTorque uses regenerative braking to charge the batteries, it may just be the nature of the beast unfortunately

Regenerative Braking​

The eTorque system uses a three-stage regenerative braking system that is based on how you are driving and applying the brakes.

• When coasting or applying the brakes lightly – The eTorque system does not use the disc brakes on the truck. Instead, the truck is slowed by friction from the eTorque motor, capturing energy from the vehicle.
• When applying the brakes normally – The eTorque system is used in combination with the conventional brakes. Your brakes will do most of the work to slow your vehicle down, with the motor capturing energy too.
• When braking hard – The eTorque regenerative braking system is not used at all when you have to slam on the brakes, such as when making emergency maneuvers.

This regenerative braking system is used to provide power to your vehicle’s electrical systems by helping to power the motor. Ram trucks with eTorque also use stop-start technology, switching off the engine when you come to a stop. The motor then restarts the engine when you press the gas pedal – since you’re not idling, it saves on gas, and the motor uses energy from regenerative braking to restart the engine quickly and efficiently.

Thanks