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Your brake system is divided into two circuits. These circuits cut the brake system in two. That way, if the brake system gets a leak or fails, you still have brakes on half of your Durango’s wheels. [links]
Your Dodge Durango‘s brake light indicator is there to let you know that there is an issue with the brake system. It is different than the anti-lock brake system, which gets its own ABS warning light. The brake light indicates that there is a problem with the physical braking system itself.
If you are reading this article trying to figure out whether you should drive your vehicle, check the emergency brake first. If it’s engaged, the brake light will stay lit. If the handle isn’t all of the way down, it’ll cause the brake warning light to stay on. Check to make sure that there isn’t the little bit left that it needs to turn the brake light off.
The pressure differential switch measures the difference in pressure between the two circuits and will report that there is a difference by turning on your Durango’s brake warning light. In most vehicles this switch is located in the master cylinder. You’ll see a harness plug in somewhere around there. [links]
Just remember, it had to leak out somewhere, and that adding fluid without fixing the problem is just a temporary solution. The leak can get worse over time and lead to brake failure. [links]
If the brake fluid is low, filling it back up is not going to fix the problem. The system needs bled. This is due to the fluid in the lines being replaced by air whenever it leaks out. It’s highly likely there is a leak, which you’ll need to find. more
If you’ve recently had brake work done, and the pedal is going further to the floor than it used to, you may need to bring it back to the shop and have the brake system bled. more
The master cylinder is the part of the braking system that presses the fluid into the caliper or brake shoes. When it goes bad, it loses pressure causing the brake pedal to go to the floor. It’s easy to find. more
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This vehicle was involved in a non injury accident with property damage. The initial cause of the crash was determined to be poor road conditions. The driver was driving on a gravel road after a rain and heavy traffic. Driver entered a soupy spot in the road and the vehicle started to turn sideways. Driver applied the brakes and vehicle would not slow down from the initial vehicle speed of around 25 mph. Vehicle then left the roadway, down a steep ditch and through a fence causing severe damage to the vehicle and the fence. Driver was able to keep the vehicle upright. When the vehicle was removed from the area, it was still driveable, but there was very little vehicle braking. Upon inspection of the vehicle damage for the accident report, inspector found brake fluid leaking under the vehicle below the master cylinder area of the vehicle. Upon opening the hood, inspector noted brake fluid sprayed all over the engine compartment. Found the rear primary brake line and the front primary brake line were routed in such a manner that the two stainless steel jacketed lines were rubbing on each other and the rear line had ruptured, thus losing braking ability. This is the line that goes from the master cylinder to the hydraulic control unit of the anti-lock braking system. Owner of the vehicle has owned it since 2006 and no brake work or modifications to the braking system have been performed while current owner has possessed vehicle. This appears to be an installation error from initial production of the vehicle. more
While backing my Dodge Durango onto boat ramp to take a jetski out of the water, I lost all brakes and pedal went to the floor. I used the emergency brake to stop from going in the water. After inspecting the brake lines I noticed they rusted all the way thru and caused all fluid to leak out resulting in complete loss of brakes. A repair station estimated 1500 to 2000 to replace brake lines, and said it is common on Durangos and dakotas due to bad metal lines from factory. They also said brake lines should not rust out like this and it is a safety issue that could result in fatalities with all the affected models still on the road. more
While driving at road speed southbound on nc state road 1922, and approaching a stop sign at the intersection with nc state highway 98, I noticed a sudden and nearly complete loss of braking power accompanied by brake pedal travel to the floor. No visible fluid leakage exists, nor are any diagnostic lights illuminated on the vehicle's dashboard. Replacement of the brake master cylinder was done, and the failure persisted. . The failure is persistent and occurs with every use of the brake pedal. The consequences are greatly increased stopping distance with pedal travel to the floor even under moderate foot pressure. Diagnosis by certified Dodge mechanics after consultation with Chrysler indicate a failure of the abs accumulator. Failed part is available for analysis. No additional work has been completed at the time of this filing. more
The contact owns a 1999 Dodge Durango. While driving less than 5 mph, the brake pedal became very soft and extended to the floorboard. The contact noticed brake fluid leaking from the driver's side of the vehicle. Upon further research, he discovered NHTSA campaign id number 99v342000; however, his VIN was not included in the recall. The manufacturer refused to assist with any repairs since his vehicle was excluded from the recall. The current and failure mileages were less than 45,000. here