Brake Hoses, Lines/piping, And Fittings Problems of Dodge Ram 1500 - part 2

The contact owns a 2000 Dodge Ram 1500. While pulling out of the driveway, the contact noticed that the brakes felt low. He also noticed that the brake hose assembly was leaking brake fluid from the front brakes. The VIN was not included in NHTSA campaign id number 01v038000 (service brakes, hydraulic foundation components: hoses, lines piping, and fittings); therefore, they would not assist with the repair. The vehicle is currently parked at the contact's residence. The failure and current mileages were 70,089. Updated 04-17-09 updated 04/20/09.

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Brake failure due to brake line failure behind the fuel tank and behind the passenger side front wheel.

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The contact owns a 1998 Dodge Ram 1500 club cab. The contact stated that the vehicle has faulty brake lines. While driving 25 mph, the hard line failed. The brake lines were replaced once before. The contact stated that the weather conditions were not a factor, and she feels that this is a safety issue because it could lead to a serious crash. The current and failure mileages were 150,086.

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1998 Dodge Ram 1500 pickup blowing out a brake line all brakes lost.

While driving my 2000 Dodge truck the main brake line ruptured without warning. I could not stop the vehicle and successfully attempted to do so with my emergency brakes.

1) events leading up to failure- normal operation. Vehicle 9 years old. 2) failure and its consequences- steel brake tube supplying the rear brake system completely deteriorated from corrosion at the last clamp station prior to the connection to the rear brake hose assembly. Premature corrosion of the steel brake tube at the last clamping station ruptured the steel brake tube resulting in 95% loss in vehicle stopping power when the brakes are applied. Brake failure. 3) actions taken to correct the failure- steel brake tube will need replaced.

Metal brake line that runs from proportional valve to rear brakes was badly corroded and broke open. Complete loss of brakes. Incident occurred in driveway. No other metal lines or metal near broken line showed signs of corrosion. Replacing line.

Offset accident at approx 30 mph. Hit parked car. Damage to fender. Passenger wheel broke off. Also brake lines severed. Result is loss of control and ability to stop. Truck is at dealer for repairs. Should a wheel break off so easily. What are the standards. I have seen at least one other truck with the same damage.

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While driving my truck in a busy shopping center, approximately speed of 20 mph, I applied my brakes to stop at a stop sign. The brake pedal went to the floor. I had no brakes as I proceeded through the crosswalk in front of a department store. Just a few seconds before, I had pulled out of the parking space, applying my brakes to put the vehicle in drive and again applied my brakes at the end of the parking row . Each time, no indication of any problem, braked felt and worked as normal. I was able to avoid the pedestrian in the crosswalk and negotiate the parking lot to an area where I could come to a stop and inspect the vehicle. I found the front reservoir of master cylinder empty of brake fluid. I went to a local grocery store and purchased dot3 brake fluid to fill the reservoir and see if I can get any pedal back. Was not able to attain any pedal pressure. When I checked the reservoir it was empty again. I located the fluid on the ground under my gas tank. The brake line above the gas tank had rusted through. I had the vehicle delivered to a goodyear repair shop, for repairs. The brake line that runs the length of the vehicle, to the rear end had to be replaced and the system was bled. The brakes are working normally again. I requested and have possession of the very rusted brake line. It appears to have a white id tag with 52055 on it. Again, I want to stress that the rust was above the gas tank, not visible when conducting my normal vehicle maintenance - inspections. Vehicle history: I am the original owner of this vehicle and it has never been off road. Several years ago, I did use this vehicle to tow a 15 foot fiberglas boat. The vehicle is a 1997 1500 ram with 59600 miles. I work from home for the past 2 years and this vehicle does not see a lot of use, hence the low mileage. When I was working at my former office, I had an 11 mile round trip to work plus personal mileage.

While driving my 1997 Dodge Ram 1500 on an interstate highway near philadelphia, PA at the 65 mph speed limit, traffic was slowing. I put my foot on the brake pedal and it went to the floor without warning. Pumping it did nothing. I had total brake failure. Fortunately, there were no vehicles in the two lanes to the right of me, I swerved and got the truck on the shoulder of the highway. If there would have been vehicles to my right, I would have rear ended the vehicle in front of me, causing a multiple vehicle chain-reaction type of crash. Inspection of the vehicle along the highway showed brake fluid running out of the brake line that runs from below the master cylinder to the brake proportioning valve near the proportioning valve. I was not aware that brake systems could have a total, abrupt failure as this system did. The truck was towed to a repair facility. Their diagnosis was that the steel brake line was severely corroded and had rusted through. All steel brake lines on the vehicle were replaced because they all were rust colored and showed corrosion. This truck has approximately 60,000 miles on it. It is used as a second vehicle and has always been garage kept and well maintained. The garage along with myself are amazed that the brake lines show this type and amount of corrosion. How many other failures have occurred with these trucks? this could have been a severe crash with excessive property damage and/or bodily injury.

When the brakes were applied, the brake line failed and the consumer had no brakes. The consumer was able to stop when he attempted to start the vehicle again. The brake line was repaired, and the consumer was advised to have all of the other lines inspected and replaced. When this happened, brake fluid leaked onto the muffler and produced a cloud of smoke. The brake lines, rear brake on the axle and the brake line from the bottom were replaced.

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Brake line from the front of vehicle to the back (steel line) rusted through causing brake failure due to lost of fluid.

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The brakes on my 1996 Dodge ram failed. The dealer "kirkwood Dodge" said the metal brake line had rusted through.

Brake failure on 2002 Dodge ram with 13,000 miles due to loose brake line.

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The metal hydraulic brake line rusted and disintegrated. This resulted in brake failure while driving.

The brake line rusted. This caused loud noise and extend stopping distance.

While driving brake line went completely out.

1. After exiting interstate, driver was backing out of a parking spot and applied brakes. Driver noticed reduction in braking ability and "mushy" brake pedal. Driver pulled back into parking spot to inspect vehicle. 2. Brake line for driver side rear brake ruptured resulting in total loss of braking ability. Brake line ruptured due to corrosion. 3. Replacement of brake line was required. Part is available.

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When the brakes were applied, the pedal went to the floor and the vehicle did not stop. The consumer had to down shift and use the emergency brake. The mechanic stated the main brake line rusted out.