2002 Dodge RAM 1500: brake failure

Filed Jun 30, 2021 · Brakes · FL

The brakes failed due to corrosion of the brake line from the master cyl. to the LH front brake flex hose. The brake fluid simply came out of the line. There was insifficient fluid pressure to do any wheel braking. Luckily, I had just moved off from a stop and was applying the brakes to slow down on a bend. The corrosion occured under a plastic clip that is there to keep adjacent brake lines from vibrating against each other. The corrosion occured in an area that is not inspectable unless the front wheel and wheel arch cover is first removed.

Filed Sep 18, 2010 · Brakes · 110,500 miles · MD

Performing scheduled maintenance on a 2002 dodge ram 1500 a wet spot was located on a crimped fitting portion of the front brake hoss. Further investigation by lightly pressing and pushing on the affected area resulted in a total breakage and failure of the assembly. The failure is when the crimped steel portion of the connection breaks due to severe rust/corrosion on the affected area. Consequences of the failure could include a loss of braking effort resulting in a crash or loss of control of the vehicle due to its severely compromised ability to come to a complete stop when needed. The repair to correct the failure included replacing both front brake hoses, all associated hardware and bleeding the brake system. The failed parts were saved for documentation purposes.

Filed Jan 5, 2009 · Steering, Suspension · 159,000 miles · PA · crash

While driving to work early in the morning, roads were wet, temperature was 23 degrees. Was driving on a two lane roadway about 40 MPH. Was on a straight stretch when truck started to fish tail slightly. Rear of the truck slid slightly toward drivers side. I turned the wheels slightly in the direction of the slide and then started to turn the wheels back the other direction as truck started to straighten out. At that point I felt something give in the front end on the drivers side. The truck started pulling across the center line and off the other side of the road. I was heading straight for a telephone pole. I tried pushing the brakes fully, but the pedal went to the floor. I cut the wheels all the way to the right , just missing the telephone pole. My front fender struck a steel pole filled with cement next to a split rail fence. When I got out of the truck, the front drivers side tire was laying under the truck, only held on by the tie rod end. This was by no means a very bad case of sliding and over steering. The upper ball joint had just separated causing the tire to buckle under. I was lucky to have escaped this accident without injury or having my truck roll over. I have seen alot of problems with the dodge durangos with the ball joint separation and I can only imagine it is the same suspension parts used in the dodge ram 1500 4x4 trucks. This needs to be checked into before someone gets killed.

Filed Aug 8, 2008 · Brakes · 10,205 miles · NJ

Tl*the contact owns a 2002 dodge ram 1500. The contact took his vehicle to a state inspection station, but the vehicle failed due to rear brake failure. He took the vehicle to the dealer and they wanted to adjust the rear brakes; however, the contact refused because the brakes were self-adjusting. He then took the vehicle to his mechanic friend and they checked the lines for rapid flow. The contact's friend stated that the distribution valve was the cause of the failure. He also stated that fluid was not getting into the brakes adequately. The two needle valves were rusty. The manufacturer has not been notified. The current mileage was 10,218 and failure mileage was 10,205.

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Brakes · 13,019 miles · OH · crash · 2 injuries

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

Filed Sep 26, 2003 · Brakes · 4,500 miles · AL

Two days after purchasing the vehicle brake failed, at 4500 miles while driving at 40-MPH. While applying the brakes pedal went to the floor, and there were no brakes at all. As result, vehicle was involved in a front collision. Both times dealer could not find anything wrong with the vehicle.