Dodge 2500 brakes I think I found the problem

300jk · Dec 13, 2020

I posted last week about using caliper grease or never seize on brake parts. My brakes on my 2012 dodge were hanging up after it had set for quite a while. I cleaned everything and lubed it up good. Still were hanging up. I went to Napa today and got lifetime calipers with the holders. I figured the calipers were hanging up. Then I pulled the banjo bolt on the old caliper. Nothing except for 2 small drips. It should have a steady drip from my past experience. Did some on line searching and there is a bracket right on the front axle that when it rusts pinches the rubber line closed. I’m posting the pic of the bracket and line. Mine definitely looks closed off. Step on the pedal and it forces fluid in, but the fluid won’t flow back like it should. Just passing along some information if someone might run into a similar problem. I’m going to take the bracket off, clean it and buy a new hose.

300jk · Dec 13, 2020

JimKS · Dec 13, 2020

I have had the same problem on a Chevy pick up so this is not a unique to Dodge.

Jim

504 · Dec 13, 2020

It sure looks like you found it.

rustred · Dec 13, 2020

u found it, good job. clean it and paint it with glyptal paint, might last longer than reg paint.

marloweg · Dec 13, 2020

we that live in the rust belt expect that all my 90s Rams have done that

Papaw8 · Dec 13, 2020

I have seen that many times on Chevys and jeeps. I have taken a tire tool and opened the clamp some for a temporary fix. Also I have taken the line off on my old jeep and ran a piece of electric fence wire chucked in a drill through the hose and flattened the wire between two hammers and ran the drill as I slowly pulled the wire back out of the hose. Always had to replace the hose later because it wouldn't last. This was when no parts stores were open.

4520BW · Dec 13, 2020

My 98 chevy 3500 did the same thing.

pcsaw · Dec 13, 2020

I've got a 3500 Ram 2019 with 12000 miles on it with a brake hanging up taking it in on tuesday to see what they say on it

fixerupper · Dec 13, 2020

I was told by a local mechanic Dodges from that era will do that. My 98 3500 is pulling to one side during braking but i havent taken the time to replace the hose. The brakes themselves are fairly new.

Dodge 2500 brakes I think I found the problem

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