Brake Fluid Leak Problems of Dodge Ram 2500

The bracket that hold the break line to the rear end (axle) had rubbed the metal break line until it wore through the line and then split causing brake fluid to leak out (fast). I noticed my break peddle start going to the floor, I was driving on the highway when I pushed the break peddle to slow down because there was a speed zone ahead, the break peddle went to the floor. That's when the e break warning light came on notifying me that my break fluid was low or empty. I have a manual transmission so I was able to shift down to slow down, even though I was still trying to use my brakes the peddle would to the floor, stopping was 90% gone, I had to use my e brake to come to a complete stop. . When I stop the vehicle that's when I looked underneath the truck and noticed a large puddle of break fluid, I could also see a stream of fluid where I pulled in at. So it was spraying out when I was using the breaks to slow down and stop. When I got home I looked where truck is always parked there no fluid had been leaked there. Between my home and the 36 miles to town it had the bracket had rubbed through and split the break line. My mechanic stated that the bracket had been rubbing the brake line for a while to split open like that. I had to replace the metal brake line that went to the rear passenger brake. Now I'm worried that this might happened to my other brake lines. It never states that I'm to check for wearing on metal lines. Nothing after market has been done to this vehicle it's 100% stock as it was when bought from the dealership. To me this a serious problem that could have lead to an accident which could kill or hurt a person/people. This is a factory default and needs to be addressed immediately! a simple rubber protect piece needs to be place on the bracket and/or line to protect this from happening again!!.

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Between 65 mph and 75 mph, there is a "speed wobble" which in April 2015 caused the right front tire to explode and shred (damaging the right front wheel well and ripping out the abs harness). Feb 2016 this "speed wobble" which has been present since purchase (sept 2014) has finally caused the steering box to be faulty through the rapid back and forth action of the pitman arm via lower steering linkage. Thus causing the steering box to rapidly leak fluid which reduces power steering capability to zero, and causes hydro-assist braking to have zero functionality. If the power steering fluid reservoir is not filled every 30 min of drive-time, all functionality of the power steering and hydro-assist braking is lost. This "speed wobble" is a known issue with the style of steering linkage that is installed oem on 2003-2008 Ram 2500/3500 my's, which is neither acceptable nor sustainable.

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The contact owns a 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving 50 mph, the power steering fluid leaked out and the steering wheel became difficult to turn and the brake pedal stiffened. The contact replaced the power steering pump seven times. The manufacturer was notified. The approximate failure mileage was 303,549.

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Tl- the contact owns a 1999 Dodge Ram 2500. The contact stated that while driving approximately 3 mph and attempting to stop, the brake pedal extended to the floor and an increased stopping distance was required. While inspecting the vehicle the contact discovered that the rubber brake line had separated from the plastic union causing the brake fluid to leak out of the brake lines. The cause of the failure was not diagnosed or repaired and the manufacturer was not notified of the failure. The failure mileage was 121,000. Jft.

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Lost braking. Brake fluid leaking around gas tank area. Brake lines totally rusted. Why would you use steel brake lines?.

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While moving forward from parked, the brake pedal went to the floor. The truck rolled into a fence. Upon inspection under the truck, brake fluid was covering the frame rail under the bed, behind the fuel tank. Upon researching the problem, it was discovered that multiple vehicles have experienced brake line corrosion in this same area.

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Drove into my driveway went to stop and brakes failed, almost hit my other car! brake fluid leaking from rusted lines! same thing happened to my 2003 silverado and cost me over $2,000. 00 to have repaired.

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The contact owns a 2001 Dodge Ram 2500. While driving approximately 20 mph, the brake pedal traveled to the floor upon engagement. The brakes were pumped repeatedly before the vehicle would stop. The contact stated the rear drivers side brake line was completely covered with rust causing brake fluid to leak. The vehicle was towed his residence. The contact planned to repair the brake line. The manufacturer was not notified of the defect. The approximate failure mileage was 95,000. The VIN was unavailable.

2001 Dodge Ram 2500 4x4, brake line directly behind gas tank above rear axle on the driver side rusts/corrodes which causes a major brake fluid leak and causes loss of brakes. This area is hidden from immediate sight by the spare tire and apparently buildup doesn't get washed away in the carwash or when it rains or from road spray etc. I have never seen brake lines rust so bad. They actually look like they swell as they rust and scale. The rest of the vehicles undercarrage is 90% black paint from the factory, but the brake lines are rusting. Manufacturer should have used stainless steel brake line material or at least a coated type brakeline. Loss of brakes is a big safety issue. There should be no warranty period on something like this, they should be the last thing to go on the vehicle. There should be a paid in full recall before someone gets hurt or killed.

Ordered truck new. Has always been well maintained. Had the front left brakeline fail completely without warning. Never a drop of fluid leaked before it had an immediate and complete loss of braking. Very serious failure that normally does not happen in modern vehicles.