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Originally Posted by Ian Robinson
I had a major service done on The Beast a few months ago , just before it was due for reregistering.
No problems were flagged other than I am will need a new clutch kit soon (not slipping yet so no problem).
Driving back from Newcastle foreshore this avo after running some errands at peak hour , and approaching the T intersection on the north end of Charlestown , RED LIGHT against me , put my foot on the brake peddle .... nothing happens .... !!!! only quick thinking and 30 years of experience driving , and quick reflexes saved me from being in catestrophic accident , I pulled on the hand brake immediately and that stopped me just over the line and averted an accident (could have been fatal).
Made a careful D-lne (using the handbrake and engine compression and clutch to control the car) straight to Stopmaster Brakes (Gateshead) who tell me there is a break in the hydraulic line that goes over the servo, got to order the required replacement parts overnight ($100) and they told me I shouldn't drive the car home as it's not road worthy or safe to use.
Well  , I didn't need to be told that , and yes , it scared the crap out of me when it happened , as there was no forewarning.
Shaken , sturred , but safe .... and probably extremely lucky . |
Hi,
Very glad to hear you are unscathed. This happened to my daughter-in-law recently. It was a rupture in the flexible hose going to a front wheel brake. Fortunately that car had dual circuit brakes and the rear brakes continued to work, but they were weak, less than half the total power.
Cheers