# 02 sebring badly shakes under acceleration and braking **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Created:** [January 15, 2014, 7:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167 "2014-01-15T07:05:30Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 14\ **Page:** 2
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/21 "2014-01-15T20:32:40Z")
It’s one of the reasons that I will never complain about yearly auto inspections - even if the processes are imperfect. (I have yet to see the perfect system). I’m not going to tell anyone else how much risk to take for themselves. But this stuff creates risk for everyone on the roadways. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 9:12pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/22 "2014-01-15T21:12:50Z")
35 mile tow is $125? Heck, any tow is $75+. But thancar is home and still broke. I think 900 for ballpoint repair is high but maybe u need to change control arm so that’s why it’s pricey? ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [January 15, 2014, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/23 "2014-01-15T21:27:41Z")
$900 is what was paid for the car, not an estimate for a ball joint. ---
**Author:** ![fxsxtxr0911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/59ef9b/32.png) [@fxsxtxr0911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fxsxtxr0911)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 12:25am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/24 "2014-01-17T00:25:34Z")
Thank you every one for the advice. I got it checked today and it was a bad ball joint. Got it fixed and ride is nice and smoothe now ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [January 17, 2014, 12:47am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/25 "2014-01-17T00:47:31Z")
Thanks for getting it fixed and not injuring yourself or anyone else. ---
**Author:** ![fxsxtxr0911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/59ef9b/32.png) [@fxsxtxr0911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fxsxtxr0911)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 12:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/26 "2014-01-18T00:11:52Z")
After getting the ball joint replaced it still shakes although not nearly as bad. Culrpit appears to be 4 pretty bent rims. Time to hit the local salvage yard but. Atleast i know my suspension is in good shape now and my vehicle is safe ---
**Author:** ![knfenimore](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/k/9fc348/32.png) [@knfenimore](https://community.cartalk.com/u/knfenimore)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 12:23am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/27 "2014-01-18T00:23:33Z")
Sorry I did not see the fix. ---
**Author:** ![cigroller](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/c68b51/32.png) [@cigroller](https://community.cartalk.com/u/cigroller)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 1:30am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/28 "2014-01-18T01:30:34Z")
You can also check craigslist - lots of people sell wheels and/or part out cars. You can probably get a better deal, though some time and patience may be required ---
**Author:** ![BustedKnuckles](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/bustedknuckles/32/25_2.png) [@BustedKnuckles](https://community.cartalk.com/u/BustedKnuckles)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 5:52am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/29 "2014-01-18T05:52:50Z")
All 4 rims bent? Talk about ridden hard! I’m glad you paid very little for this car. I see more repairs from negligent maintenance in your future. ---
**Author:** ![fxsxtxr0911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/59ef9b/32.png) [@fxsxtxr0911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fxsxtxr0911)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 8:28am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/30 "2014-01-18T08:28:54Z")
Ya. A couple of them have large gouges in them too. Oh and bad tires as well ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 10:57am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/31 "2014-01-18T10:57:54Z")
Wow, got yourself a real creampuff there. Previous owner was a little old lady who only drove it to church, right? 😉 ---
**Author:** ![fxsxtxr0911](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/f/59ef9b/32.png) [@fxsxtxr0911](https://community.cartalk.com/u/fxsxtxr0911)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 11:05am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/32 "2014-01-18T11:05:22Z")
You know. When your kinda trapped and need a car and are limited on money. $900 For a car in good shape with a couple problems is not bad. You try to find a car for $900 in perfect condition ---
**Author:** ![jesmed1](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/jesmed1/32/2097_2.png) [@jesmed1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jesmed1)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 11:48am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/33 "2014-01-18T11:48:52Z")
Can’t be done, I know. 😉 ---
**Author:** ![CapriRacer](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/capriracer/32/22_2.png) [@CapriRacer](https://community.cartalk.com/u/CapriRacer)\ **Post date:** [January 18, 2014, 6:32pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167/34 "2014-01-18T18:32:22Z")
I’m finding it hard to believe that all 4 wheels are bent. Besides, a bent wheel will be there all the time - and not just under acceleration and braking. It ought to be there when coasting, too. I’m betting it is something else - and I’m sticking with my original diagnosis - CV joint. And I recommend you get another opinion. [Previous page](https://community.cartalk.com/t/02-sebring-badly-shakes-under-acceleration-and-braking/83167.md?page=1)