2001 Dodge Dakota Sport PROBLEM

I have a 2001 Dodge Dakota Sport with 55,000 miles. While driving recently my truck started to slow down and shake significantly. It felt like there was a lot of pressure buliding as I tried to accelerate. The more I drove, the worse the problem got until I reached a safe place to stop. I then noticed a burning odor when I exited my vehicle. Then I started and turned off the ignition several times where I felt and heard a short violent shake under the hood. Can someone please help me!

check for sticking brake calipers or contamination such as oil or different stuff in master cylinder

Sounds like a plugged cateletic converter.

very possible!!!

Cats are covered under warranty for 8 years or 80,000 miles, regardless if you are the original owner or not.

I have a similar-sounding problem on my '01 (club cab, 4.7, 4x4, auto). The front brakes heat up, but it only happens when I turn on the A/C so I'm reluctant to replace the master cylinder. Anybody out there have experiencing this? Any solutions?