Tl*the contact owns a 2000 dodge ram 2500. The contact ordered a coni-seal master cylinder, part number mc250130 (na) from national automotive. He bench bled the component and noticed that it was contaminated and caused the brake fluid to have a reddish discoloration. There were also huge particles in the fluid accompanied by large lumps of debris in the master cylinder. The debris could cause substantial damage to the brake system. The manufacturer sent a new identical component, which also failed. The serial number, part number, and location of the component were unavailable. The failure and current mileages were 147,000. Updated 5/19/08 *cn the consumer stated the parts were defective right out of the box. Updated
2000 Dodge RAM 2500 brakes complaints
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I ordered a new replacement master brake cylinder for my 2000 dodge ram 2500 pick-up truck. It was ordered through national automotive lines in shellbyville il. The master cylinder they sent was from coni-seal of lakewood, nj 08701. When I went to bench bleed the master cylinder prior to installing it on my vehicle, the front brake fluid reservoir fluid turned red while bleeding it. I also got red stringgy debris about an 1/2 to 3/4 inch long from the inside of the master cylinder. The part # is mc250130. Do not use this part!!!!!! As you know any foreign matter in the brake line could cause a brake to stick, not apply, or it could get into the anti-lock brake system and cause it to fail or malfunction. Both parts displayed the same problem, so it appears the factory is doing something wrong, or someone is deliberately putting something in the master cylinder. If you do not bench bleed and do it on the car, you will not catch this and will put foreign matter into your brake system. This could have fatal results. I urge the d.o.t. And ntsb to investigate immediately before a fatal accident happens.
Brake lines have rusted so no brakes other than e brake
Front wheel bearings became defective shortly after purchase. Also, spindles were too small, and master cylinder and both seals had to be replaced.
While driving at aproximately 20 MPH brakes failed, causing the consumer's vehicle to run a red light. After towing, it was discovered that driver's side brake hose was defective.
Ltr fm [xxx] (wa) re defective steering column for a 2000 dodge ram 2500 series truck (VIN#[xxx]), no rec in es database of 1/20/04 ltr to odi re case no. #[xxx], reply/attn. [xxx] at the olympoa, wa ofc. *ph the dealer replaced the steering box, track bar and tie rod ends. The brake pads failed at 65,000 miles. *jb *sc information redacted pursuant to the freedom of information act (foia), 5 u.s.c. 552(b)(6).
While driving, the consumer applied the brake pedal and it went down to the floor. Consumer somehow stopped the vehicle without incident. Consumer determined the rear brake line was rubbing the cab floor which caused the brake line to wear and leak brake fluid. *ak
Premature failure of disc brake rotors within 17,000 miles rotors rusting and pitting from the back-side out to front.
While driving the cruise control failed, and the ABS light illuminated, soon after the brakes were inoperative.
The brake pads experienced premature failure.
Abs failure at speed of no more than 35 m.p.h. Stopping distance was sufficient for speed but, upon depressing the brake pedal, they immediately locked up, causing the truck to slide.
Brakes were applied at 10 MPH, and ABS pulsed once. Then, front of vehicle started to slide, and rearended another vehicle. Brake pedal felt normal. This happened once before, no incident. Dealer stated ABS system was working as it should.
When the truck comes to a stop the brakes feel normal and then without any warning the brake fail. At the point you must hit the brake pedal a second time to be able to stop.
When driving, vehicle will tend to try to move over to the side without consumer turning vehicle. Contacted dealer.*ak consumer states vehicle gets poor gas mileage. Transmission does not shift correctly. Brakes grab, pull, and lock up. Consumer states while driving at speeds above 55 MPH and hitting a bump, it will throw the vehicle to the side.
Vehicle experiencing problem with brake making loud bumping noise, and grabbing from rear wheels when brakes were applied. Vehicle has been in dealer's shop on five occasions, and problem still reoccurring. *ak transmission fluid has high aluminum according to sample analysis, the transmission had been replaced prior to this. Rear axle also has a high level of iron and chrome in fluid according to the sample analysis.
Consumer had a 2001 dodge, 2500. It has asbestos brakes on the rear only, and there no warning labels anywhere in the truck, but theres a warning in the owners manual. Consumer states this problem can result in death if exposed to it.
Under moderate braking, system failed to provide adequate stopping power, ABS would not engage even though the brake pedal was depressed to the floor. Incident happened while approaching a stop light, truck was not even carrying a load.
Power steering pump failed. (attorney for client). Yh
Power brakes and power steering failed and dumped fluid onto ground. Dealer was unable to duplicate the defect. Consumer has filed # 7045909 with chrysler. Manufacturer said that it was probably the vacuum system that this vehicle does not use on the 4 wheel anti-lock brakes. *ak.et.
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