Sos!!!

[petey156]

i have a 95 3.8 5 spd, when i am going down the free way, its starts to shake and when i push the brake it get a lot worse. it does not do this everyday, only about 4 days a week. i am getting a LOT of brake dust on my front wheels. I have not hit the brakes hard enuff to warp the roters. But is did do a few bad ass burn outs. could it be the rack and pinion?, wheel bearings, brakes?
please HELP
Preston

 

[stargate160]

When it starts to shake, are you applying the brakes at all? Have you tried taking the car out of gear when it shakes? - does it stop shaking when cruising in neutral?

 

[94 3.8l stang]

Does it shake at certain speeds? If so you could have lost a weight off one of your wheels, balance problem. You didn't hit a curb or anything right? I'd lift your car and spin your wheels freely, if its anything to do with the brakes, you'll see and hear it.

 

[94 3.8l stang]

Wheel bearings are a possibility like you stated, but unlikely. You would've heard that one coming. They make alot of noise.

 

[petey156]

THANKS FOR THE QUICK RESPONSE!!
once it starts SHALING, you can accelerate or coast and it still shakes, i just got new tires, 4 weeks ago.

 

[94 3.8l stang]

I'd say it has something to do with the rotors heating up and warping. You could have a bad tire too. Look for bulges. If you dont' want to mess with it. Take it to Sears Auto and have them do a Steering and Suspension Evaluation. Its free and they'll tell you the problem. Let one of the mechanics take it for a spin. I'm sure he'll know what it is right away. Good luck

P.S. At Sears, avoid doing a break eval unless they figure thats the problem. starts costing money then. Just a helpful pointer since I worked there for quite some time.