Auto braking

[Rockyroad217]

I bought my truck 3 days ago and while backing out of my parking spot a few minutes ago, the dash started flashing BRAKE! and slammed on the brakes. There werent any cars around me or anything. It scared everyone in the truck lol i thought id had a wreck. Has anyone else had this happen? I guess i could always disable it.

 

[Patsy1099]

Covered in many threads on here. Short story if you’re on a steep slope it might happen if you’re moving to quickly. If that’s not the case, your rear brake assist module needs to be replaced.

 

[Tundralag]

Happens to me sometimes. Jeep Grand Cherokee did it every time I backed into the garage. Scared the crap out of me the first few times. New ram hasn’t done it yet. But it doesn’t fit in my garage

 

[Rockyroad217]

Covered in many threads on here. Short story if you’re on a steep slope it might happen if you’re moving to quickly. If that’s not the case, your rear brake assist module needs to be replaced.

I see. I did have the front tires off a slight drop off and was backing back onto the pavement when it happened. Hopefully thats all it was. Thanks yall

 

[dsn112]

I shut it off after it happened to me the first time. Not worth it to leave it on if it’s gonna slam the brakes each time I back out my driveway.


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[74 bighorn]

Probably the only thing I hate on my truck...

 

[Rockyroad217]

Probably the only thing I hate on my truck...

Yea i guess if it does it again I may just leave it off

 

[Patsy1099]

When the rear brake assist isn’t working and it applies suddenly, there’s nothing worse. I totally agree. I had to shut it off. But it was worth it to me to get it fixed. It really has come in handy a couple of times (I hate to admit). One time I was backing up in the pouring rain in an unfamiliar area after dropping someone off. Making a k turn and went in hot totally focused on the rain and not on the park vehicle behind me. Brake assist saved me that night.

 

[Rockyroad217]

When the rear brake assist isn’t working and it applies suddenly, there’s nothing worse. I totally agree. I had to shut it off. But it was worth it to me to get it fixed. It really has come in handy a couple of times (I hate to admit). One time I was backing up in the pouring rain in an unfamiliar area after dropping someone off. Making a k turn and went in hot totally focused on the rain and not on the park vehicle behind me. Brake assist saved me that night.

I can agree with that. Im hoping it was a fluke so we will see. From the experience i had with my 2016 ram, that seems minor to me considering i didnt know it even had that feature before today

 

[Patsy1099]

I can agree with that. Im hoping it was a fluke so we will see. From the experience i had with my 2016 ram, that seems minor to me considering i didnt know it even had that feature before today

It seems to be a problem for many. Mine didn’t work properly until I had the rear brake assist module replaced. Now it’s perfect. It only did it once on a steep driveway when I was coming in on an angle. So for those who have constant problems, I’d say get it fixed. It’s a handy feature to have. Even if you need it once. Even if never need it!