Brake experts??? Truck shakes bad when brakes are applied heavily. Help?

[krazie1220]

I recently just bought a 2006 Dodge Ram 1500 quad cab. When I go to brake heavily the truck shakes misrably. I don't feel it in the pedal but the steering wheel and truck shakes pretty bad. When you brake normal and lightly there is no problem at all. No squeaks, nothing, just shakes bad when brakes are applied just a little harder than normal. Any suggestions as to what the problem might be?

[baldie]

just like my car did! it,s the rotors. they are out of round. have them turned or buy new ones.

[86z]

sounds like front rotors need to be replaced, make sure rear brakes(if drum brakes) are in adjustment. make sure if cheap rotors are bought have them checked for run out problems and have them machined if so, i don't know how many Chinese rotors ive had to machine because they came warped out of the box.

[Kimber]

Its possible your brake pads are worn out and needs to be replaced. and/or perhaps you need your rotors turned. It's possible if you have been driving like this for awhile you might need new rotors too!

[WoundedDuck]

Could be several things. Warped discs, glazed disc or pads, etc. I suggest getting them looked at.