sixpax

Hi Fellows,
Last year I got the front rotors and brakes replaced. after this harsh winter, I started noticing steering shake after I apply brakes at any speed. ( rotors are fine not worped). So we noticed that the bushing for Rack and Pinion were shot. I got them replaced. the steering shake is not as bad as it was before the bushing was replaced, however the steering shake is quiet noticable when I apply brakes. What else could I be missing? the Mechanic checked everything under the truck and everything looks fine. No issues. My fear is that since the steering is still shaking. it will eventually become unbearable and I will have another repair bill. Things that have already been ruled out
1. Rotors are fine
2. Rack and pinion bushings have been changed and it feels tight, including the alighment.
3. brand new tires about 1000 miles on them so far
Is there anything we are overlooking. the truck has always been very well kept. thoughts?

kwatt1

I've went though this for 6 months. Without going into all the gory details....

One day I came home smelling burnt brake pad. The outer pistons were froxen. I would have never suspected it, but I have had a front caliper jock up. Replaced the rotor and everything improved. The only problem is the rotor was warped a tad fron the heat of that event. I need to pull the hub to replace the rotor so I was waiting on warmer wather at the time. Interestingly, the ceramic pads are truing up the rotor. The shake is almost undectable.

I will say that this year the winter and age was really had on the bushings. I noticed most all of the bushings are getting cracked I am thinking this year will be new lower control arms. I'll have to look at the rack bushings since I've seen a few writeups on it. Also, I think the inner tie rods are getting worn out which creates that little wander thing on the hihgway