just throwin this out there i had that problem and found i had some water and in the cold it froze and locked the brakes. they didn't always unlock though i sometimes had to put it in 4wheel so it would start then theyd gradualy unlock again after dragin the read end around....i got away with cleaning the brake system out and all new fluids and such

 

i had this problam. i have a 2000 ext.cab and long bed. I took a hammer and beat the **** out of it, then replaced the wheel cylinder. Ever since its only done it a couple of times.

and you guys are lucky to because when mine locked up the first time i slamed in the back of a car, and lets just say that my truck was fine but the car wasn't

 

does anybody elses brakes pack up with snow really easily? Theres been a few days this winter where we have gotten 12 inches + of snow and my brakes pack up to the point where i can hardly stop. My dads 2011 cummins is just fine.

 

sorry i am a little late t the party,
i have a 2001 and i did a disc conv on it because i could not keep shoes on it longer then 10,000miles they would heat up crack and fall apart. i tow a lot of weight. i got my kit form EGR. if you cant find them let me know and i will find the #. they work good for me.

 

I've had mine since new, and it was a problem from day one. Loaded it stops real well. I originally thought maybe they set it up that way from the factory. . . being a truck after all.

It was that way for few years. But after going thru 2 sets of front pads and none at the back ( I have discs), I decided to check into this proportioning valve . . Bingo!

I replaced it, I wasn't smart enough to try to adjust it. But I'd like to learn a little about that.

 

Mine did same thing before and the seal broke and leaked fluid all over the shoes and screwed it up.

 

I know this is a lil old but found a good tech article thanks to WHIT I figured you Drum guys would like to take a peek. Hats off to ya WHIT. Are you still stuck?

https://www.dieselbombers.com/dodge-...r-upgrade.html