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2000 2500 brake issue - 4/21/2008 9:24:02 AM    schulzy190   Posts: 4 Joined: 4/21/2008 Status: offline I have tried search and nothing seemed to be what this is....I have a 2000 2500 and just recently the brakes started acting up. the brake light on the dash as well as the abs are on. i can drive it fine but when its time to stop the pedal goes about 3/4 of the way before any braking or resistence starts. after that it brakes fine...i checked the fluid level and its fine...not sure whatelse to check...any thoughts let me know...thanks in advance ~Justin Post #: 1

RE: 2000 2500 brake issue - 4/21/2008 11:20:43 AM    Drew DodgeForum Moderator Posts: 9991 Joined: 8/26/2004 From: 33.43.342, 84.21.602 Status: offline I bet you have a brake line that has swelled. . .would be easier to just change them all. _____________________________ 4/28/07 392hp 716tq on the stock clutch 10/20/07 425hp 798 still on the stock clutch BIG THANKS to David and the guy's at James O'neal Dodge. YOU GUY'S ROCK!!!!! (in reply to schulzy190) Post #: 2

RE: 2000 2500 brake issue - 4/21/2008 12:18:06 PM    schulzy190   Posts: 4 Joined: 4/21/2008 Status: offline what would of caused it to swell? ive been around cars and trucks all my life never ran into a problem like this...but ill take a closer look at everything (in reply to Drew) Post #: 3

RE: 2000 2500 brake issue - 4/21/2008 2:13:52 PM    schulzy190   Posts: 4 Joined: 4/21/2008 Status: offline I think i have found the cause to my problem there is a leak near the rear axle and it looks to be coming from the brake lines...i attached a pic... Thumbnail Image Attachment (1) (in reply to schulzy190) Post #: 4

RE: 2000 2500 brake issue - 4/21/2008 6:35:12 PM    Drew DodgeForum Moderator Posts: 9991 Joined: 8/26/2004 From: 33.43.342, 84.21.602 Status: offline I'd say you found your culprit. . . but to answer your question, sometimes those rubber hoses do give way. . . _____________________________ 4/28/07 392hp 716tq on the stock clutch 10/20/07 425hp 798 still on the stock clutch BIG THANKS to David and the guy's at James O'neal Dodge. YOU GUY'S ROCK!!!!! (in reply to schulzy190) Post #: 5

RE: 2000 2500 brake issue - 4/22/2008 9:45:30 AM    schulzy190   Posts: 4 Joined: 4/21/2008 Status: offline is there anything i should know before i take it for a test drive? i have to bleed the lines but anything else? (in reply to Drew) Post #: 6

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