why would my oil pressure drop while braking

Asked by Dakotasal Apr 29, 2015 at 06:40 PM about the 1999 Dodge Dakota Club Cab 4WD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

while braking my oil pressure drops to zero and the check engine light comes on. it doesnt
affect the actual running ability of the truck. what could be the cause?

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T_S_T answered 9 years ago

Bad oil sending unit,or what tennisshoe said,check the oil pump.

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madmopar answered 8 years ago

when mine did this, it was the oil pump. the sending unit was more erratic.

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