1996 Dodge RAM 2500: brake failure

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 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 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 Feb 13, 2001 · Brakes · GA

Rotors and disc changed twice. Brakes have been changed every 10-15,000 miles. Consumer doesn't haul anythng to wear brakes out. Serviceman said braking system was inadequate, causing extended stopping distance, light came on, and brakes failed.

Filed Dec 20, 1999 · Brakes · ID

Ongoing / intermittent problem with vehicle experiencing brake failure on five occasions when shifting in reverse. Dealer notified, and informed consumer vacuum system needed to be replaced, and was unable to replace it due to national back orders.

Filed Oct 20, 1999 · Brakes · TN

When applying the brakes pedal goes to the floor., vehicle only slows down and does not stops. Also, when applying the brakes the ABS warning light comes on. Dealer has turned off the ABS warning light, and there was no problem. Owner says the problem is still happening.

Filed Sep 10, 1998 · Brakes · NV

Front brakes are wearing out prematurely, causing loss of brakes. Techincal service bulletin for defect. The rear brake shoes have the incorrect wheel cylinder installed by the manufacturer. This forces the front disc brakes to do all the braking for the vehicle. *ak

Filed May 29, 1998 · Brakes · AZ

Abs brakes failed seven times. Also replaced rotors.

Filed May 29, 1998 · Brakes · AR · crash · 1 injury

Rear brakes failed, and vehicle pulled either to the right or left, incident occurred at any time and at any speed. The dealer could not duplicate the problem. It resulted in three accidents.

Filed Mar 12, 1998 · Brakes · AZ · 1 injury

Entire braking system failure cannot be repaired due to engineering defect. Vehicle involved in three collisions due to brake failure.

Filed Feb 12, 1998 · Brakes · AZ

Brakes failed.

Filed Nov 1, 1997 · Brakes · NM

Loss of vacuum power assist overnight, no brakes until vacuum pump builds up pressure. Lost control of vehicle and rolled into the street due to loss of brakes. Also front brakes pulll to the right.