Eight problems related to brake hoses, lines/piping, and fittings have been reported for the 2000 Dodge Ram 2500. The most recently reported issues are listed below.
Brake line corroded above driver side rear wheel in truck frame. No brake pressure, will have to replace brake line.
2000 Dodge Ram 2500 left rear brake line rotted out and brakes failed when attempting to stop at a four way intersection. Barely stopped in time to avoid the vehicle all ready at the stop sign.
All the steel brake lines are rusting and failing. 2 brake line failures in 2009. Expect more to occur until all lines are changed.
While driving my 2000 Dodge Ram 2500, I experienced a brake failure while approaching an intersection. Incident occurred 7/13/08. The truck has 38,000 miles & well maintained. While performing a post incident inspection, I discovered the rear brake line behind the fuel tank had ruptured. There is no evidence of physical damage aside from heavy corrosion. This corrosion extends approximately 18" from the rear brake line junction block (picture available). While researching online to purchase a replacement line, I noticed large number of similar complaints posted in various forums (which was quite disturbing). The fuel line, along with the frame rail adjacent to the failed brake line has no signs of corrosion.
Left rear brake line failure. Lost rear braking in operation of vehicle.
Brake lines have rusted so no brakes other than e brake.
While driving at aproximately 20 mph brakes failed, causing the consumer's vehicle to run a red light. After towing, it was discovered that driver's side brake hose was defective.
While driving, the consumer applied the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Consumer somehow stopped the vehicle without incident. Consumer determined the rear brake line was rubbing the cab floor which caused the brake line to wear and leak brake fluid.