Two problems related to brake fluid leak have been reported for the 1999 Dodge Ram 1500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Noticed brakes very spongy on 1999 Dodge ram while coming to a stop light. Was able to stop without accident, although stopping distance was about 15 feet past the line. Was near home, so drove very slowly to my residence with very little braking ability. Found brake fluid dripping from driverside vehicle frame. Upon further investigation found severely corroded brake line had ruptured. I replaced the brake line and have since found that this is a common occurrence on these vehicles, as indicated on many internet forms for these trucks. I still have the corroded brake line.
I was driving down the highway and applied my brakes. The pedal went all the way to the floor. Luckily, I had enough time to put the truck in low gear and come to a safe stop. I checked the brake fluid and the reservoir was empty. It appears that brake fluid is leaking from a brake line under the bed of the pickup near the gas tank. The break is not visible because the gas tank is in the way. I have not had it repaired yet. The truck is a 1999 Dodge pickup with only 29000 miles.