1995 Dodge RAM 1500 brakes problems

Filed Apr 9, 2013 · Brakes · 122,002 miles · MI

I own a 1995 dodg ram 1500 pick-up.. I was driving at a speed of 50mph when I wanted to come to a stop I almost didnt stop and nearlly crashed into someone luckly I was able to swerve and not hit them, my brakes had almost failed.. I get home and look under my truck for leaks in brake lines, I find that my line was cracked right under neath were the back of the cab meets the front bed of the truck.. The line runs on top of the frame and right below the bed of the truck to me it seems like the line is not supported well and do to maybe from bouncing up and down in the line caused wear and tear on the line from the metal on the bottom of the bed of the truck.. I have seen numerous staements from peole on the internet haveing same issues also and nearly crashing, I feel there should be a recall of some sort on this issue and be taking care of before someone else crashes and possibly killing or hurting another person.. Now I have to spend $200.00 to get it fixed with money I dont have.. Seriously something needs to be done about this... Also my brake lines are excellent all around the truck and have no rust..

Filed Jul 28, 2011 · Brakes · 156,000 miles · MO

1995 dodge ram 1500 ... Drivers side brake line corroded and failed just past the rear of the fuel tank. Failed at rail road crossing gate arms were coming down and couldn't stop got through just as the gate arm touched my tail gate glad it wasn't at a school bus stop children could have been killed.

Filed Jun 11, 2005 · Brakes · 73,117 miles · PA

While driving in stop and go traffic my 1995 dodge ram1500 pick up went from firm steady braking,to pedal on the floor no brakes.after searching for the problem I have learned that the brakeline between the framerail and the fueltank ruptured spraying brakefluid at high volume. Also I have noticed heavy rust on the lines (not stainless steel as I thought). As of this document I have not began repairs.

Filed Jan 9, 2004 · Brakes · 108,000 miles · NJ · crash · 1 injury

My brake lines blew out in my 1995 4wd 1500 ram pickup truck, causing an accident.

Filed Apr 23, 2003 · Brakes · 137,000 miles · CO

A brake failure due to a rupture in the front passenger side brake hose connected to the caliper. This failure LED me to narrowly escape an accident when attempting to stop at a red light. The failure appears to be caused by the brake line being too short causing excessive flexing during turning at the crimp connector on the caliper end of the brake line.

Filed Apr 29, 2002 · Brakes, Electrical · TN · fire

Had a recall on ignition wiring & ABS---replaced wiring harness under dash only with the steering column---a month or so later battery completely melted, the check engine light was staying on---they were to reset the computer--instead without being consulted took the truck motor apart

Filed Nov 14, 2001 · Airbags, Brakes · ID

Airbag & ABS light came on, no power windows, no radio, would not start, shorted wires in steering column and heat damage to column cover and ignition switch terminals, no fire.

Filed Jun 5, 2001 · Brakes · OH

Consumer was approaching a traffic light having enough time to brake.pedal went straight to the floor, and vehicle had to swerve and run into a small ditch to avoid a collison. Dealer stated they have never seen anything like it. Inner and outer rotors were casting in one piece.*ak one of the rotors split into two parts, and the other rotor rusted. Both were replaced.

Filed May 17, 2001 · Brakes, Suspension · IL

Rear brakes were defective. When consumer took vehicle for inspection he was having front end problems.

Filed Mar 14, 2001 · Brakes · WI

Vehicle started to vibrate at 55 MPH. Consumer slowed it down to 35mph, applied brakes and brakes failed. Dealer found brake fluid was contaminated, brake system replaced.