2001 Dodge 250 eating front brakes

[Auggie56]

I'm not expecting an answer, just passing this problem on. I have owned this truck for fifteen years, and the "anti-lockup" brakes have never worked. All was well with the brakes after over a hundred K, until last week, the left front pads were worn down and destroyed the rotor. I was surprised as the pads were replaced a year ago. All was good after the garage repaired the damage. I drove a hundred miles, and the right started making the same noise. I had driven fifty miles from home on I-75 into Detroit, and the brakes were fading. As I got off the E-way the noise was worse. I'm thinking the anti-skid had energized the calipers on its own. All I can see is a grand or more in repairs here.
I'm considering replacing the system with a non-anti-skid system. Note: Several weeks ago, the brake pedal went to the floor one time in traffic. Luckily, I was able to drive off the road, and there was no accident. Since then, the system has worked as always. But I did replace the master cylinder just in case.

 

[QuickBpBp]

This happened on one of my Dodges a few years ago. Turned out it was the rubber hose as it collapsed on the inside. I realized it when I could not compress the caliper..

 

[RemCharger]

This^^ but from what I've seen several times it's the metal clamp that holds it to the control arm,, forms rust inside and pinches the hose. Pry open the clamp, and fluid flow is restored. Should be replaced.
As far as hoses with a holding clamp/ bracket..

 

[BeepBeepRR]

Smoked a brand new rotor in my Dakota because of a hose that collapsed gradually it got harder and harder to take off from redlights. Till the 3rd one I saw smoke coming from the front driver side fenderwell. Rotor was glowing hot and the pads or the painted pad backing caught fire. Dowsed it with water and instantly cracked the rotor.. Dumb move but it was on fire.

 

[Auggie56]

This happened on one of my Dodges a few years ago. Turned out it was the rubber hose as it collapsed on the inside. I realized it when I could not compress the caliper..

Thanks for your input, but do both hoses do it at the same time? I will look into it before proceeding. Thanks

 

[QuickBpBp]

Thanks for your input, but do both hoses do it at the same time? I will look into it before proceeding. Thanks

They can if they are the same age…

 

[Auggie56]

They can if they are the same age…

I do know the whole hydraulic system bled normally, if that's any indication of anything.

 

[RemCharger]

I do know the whole hydraulic system bled normally, if that's any indication of anything.

If the bleeders are pissing out freely and the same sided to side, there's not likely a flow issue. Have you ever tried locking them up at speed on gravel?

 

[Darrah]

I do know the whole hydraulic system bled normally, if that's any indication of anything.

They can bleed normally but still have issues with locking up. The hose can break down internally and only allow flow one direction, essentially letting you brake but never allowing them to release. I've also seen this happen when a brake pedal doesn't return fully, as it holds the master cylinder spool forward slightly and prevents fluid from returning.