1996 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes problems

Filed May 18, 2019 · Brakes · 175,000 miles · CA

While driving on a city street, I lost my power steering, causing me to almost have a rear end collision with the vehicle in front of me. I had my truck towed to a local dealership, they found my brake system to be contaminated and told me that all parts of the system with rubber in them would have to be replaced. After about a week and a half, I was informed that they could find all the parts except one, the combination or proportioning valve. I paid for the diagnostics test and had the truck towed to another local dealer-I needed a second opinion, not understanding why a dealership could not fix my truck. I told the second dealership my story, they did a diagnostic test of their own and came up with the same exact conclusion, including the fact that they could not find the combination valve. I bought another car and was planning on selling the truck, but now am unable to do that, as it has no brakes and they can't be fixed. I'm writing this in hopes that someone else that is looking to buy a truck like this understands the situation if this problem happens to them.

Filed Sep 11, 2006 · Brakes · 125,000 miles · PA · crash

I went to stop at a red light under normal conditions and the brake petal went to the floor and I rear ended an SUV. My vehicle was towed to a repair shop to find that three of the four brake lines rusted out and the one that stayed intact was leaking. I did heavy damage to the SUV as well as pushed in my bumper and damaged the hood. Also the application of the emeregency brake did nothing.

Filed Nov 18, 2004 · Brakes · IN

While turning right or left consumer heard a loud knocking noise coming from the front. Consumer noticed that the front tires were rubbing against the brake lines. This caused the brake lines to wear out prematurely. Vehicle was taken to the dealer for inspection.

Filed Jun 27, 2004 · Brakes · 134,604 miles · NJ

While operating my 1996 dodge ram 2500 ext cab 4x4 diesel, I suddenly lost the normal braking, on the vehicle I swerved to the right to avoid hitting another vehicle, just barely missing another in slowing/stopping(only had front brakes). The rear steel brake line had rusted through, located inside rear frame rail drivers side, next to fuel tank,where the bracket holds the line next to the frame. This vehicle is only 8 years old, and extremely well maintained(maintenance records available) I also noticed that the other coated (zink) lines are also rusting. The line was replaced. Should this be happening????????? System has silicone brake fluid.*** I have the rusted brake line if someone needs to inspect it.*** if someone needs to see it.

Filed Feb 9, 2004 · Brakes · 135,000 miles · CA

Brakes failed. The vacumm check value installed by dodge to fix the problem on a 1996 dodge ram diesel failed and allowed no vacuum.

Filed Dec 24, 2003 · Brakes · 94,000 miles · CA

When braking at any speed, the brake pedal felt hard and braking distance was extended. The consumer noticed the hose to the brake booster was oily. There was a recall, but this vehicle was not included in recall due to VIN. *ak *cb

Filed Oct 22, 2003 · Brakes, Visibility · 92,300 miles · CA

The vacuum system was replaced twice due to oil contamination. Consumer was told about a recall on the check valve. Per manufacturer. This vehicle was not affected. However the check valve was missing on this vehicle. *ak recall# 97v068000. This caused the heater/A/C controls to fail and the vacuum hose leading to the master cylinder booster system. (full of oil and not functioning) the hose which lead to the brake booster was soft. The consumer had work done to the brake wiring system but immediately after the brake light had come on as the consumer was leaving the service dealer. The dealer didn't address the vacuum oil problem, but wanted to fix the unrelated problems. The air vent would not close while the vehicle was in motion. *scc

Filed Sep 29, 2003 · Brakes · MD

While driving at 30 MPH applied the brakes and pedal went to the floor, resulting in extended stopping distance. Vehicle was towed to an independent shop, technician found that brake lines were rusted and leaked fuel.

Filed Apr 1, 2003 · Brakes · 55,000 miles · NM

When the brakes were depressed, the front end of the vehicle vibrated. Which was caused by a failed disc brake, the dealer replaced the disc brake , however the problem recurred.

Filed Jun 30, 2002 · Brakes · KY

Main brake line has rusted and ruptured, other line is deteriorated. The line ruptured at home not on the road. This could have been a dangerous situation.