BAD vibration and bed bounce when braking!

Kevo · #1 (**permalink**) 02-07-2008, 11:59 AM

I've recently started getting a BAD vibration and bed bounce on my '06 DC when braking. What would be the main cause of this? Trying to figure out if maybe my rotors or warped or they just need to be adjusted...the truck only has 36,000 miles on it!

ddvk · #2 (**permalink**) 02-08-2008, 05:39 PM

Take it to the stealership and have them diagnose the problem. Many stealerships will give you a story since you are passed basic warranty, but you can call TMS and complain. Usually it works well if you atleast have documented the problem on the stealership computers.

MEvang · #3 (**permalink**) 02-08-2008, 08:38 PM

It sounds from your description that the rear brakes could be the problem. I would have them checked right away. You could have an axle seal leaking fluid onto the shoes. This is just a hunch from what you have described as "bed bounce" that I take happens while stopping.
Mike

Kevo · #4 (**permalink**) 04-02-2008, 01:57 PM

Come to find out my front rotors were warped pretty severely. I've order ATE slotted rotors from tirerack.com and ATE Ceramic Pads along with some new rear shoes.

Also picked up 2.5" Daystar with AAL and ditching the 20" rims/tires for 17" DC-1 wrapped in 285/70/17 BFG A/T.

Azgoldrat · #5 (**permalink**) 05-04-2008, 11:03 PM

Rear Brake DRUMS are possibly warped.
Apply Parking brake at 25MPH to slow down and if truck shakes up and down then that is it. Side to Side tends to be warped front rotors.
Easy Test.
AZ