............Shakey 350.............

[berniesouthunt]

Hi there all,
I have a 350 cc 1990, (not the same as my avatar), its got a d60 in there. The truck is new to me, 175000 on the od. The front end shakes as I applie the brakes. I was wondering what you guys thought it could be. This is a new truck to me and I have a little time at work so I thought I would try to find out some info. Ball joints seem to be ok, when I turn the wheel and look at them. No death shake at any speed exept for when I applie the brakes. Maybe brake realated? Is there a good way to really check ball joints? I will look further into this weekend. THX for all your help. Bernie

 

[wanabebig]

Sounds like your rotors for your brakes are warped.

 

[Iowa 73]

No ball joints on a D60 in 1990: kingpins. Your problem sounds like brake rotor or wheel bearing issue. Pull the brakes off and check them out. Pull the hubs off and inspect your wheel bearings. Repack if necessary and then torque them to spec.

 

[towcat]

+1
rotors and PADS are in order for your truck. warping is generally caused by pads getting too thin and the heat transfer is accelerated.

 

[gonecrazyi]

Could also be the track bar bracket being loose. Mine shakes a bit when turning and hitting the brakes when mine is loose.

 

[berniesouthunt]

Brakes and rotors new, It doesnt shake when I am turned slightly to the left or right. I was thinking along the lines of one brake is sticking or possible bearing problems. How do I tighten up a track bar. Thx for the replies. Bernie