Brake Failure on The Interstate
The disc brake caliper mounting bolts fell out or snapped and came away from the backing plate. This in turn broke the hydraulic brake line........result no brakes on the trailer. I was fortunate to be close to an exit on the Interstate with no vehicles in the exit lane. I don't like to think what would have happened if I had been desending a hill and that exit had not there. There was lots of traffic beside me.
Needless to say the wife and I are really shook up.
I would advise you to check your brake system to make sure there are studs holding your calipers to the backing plate "NOT BOLTS'!!!!!!!!
The driving training courses I have taken in the past have taught me to always be looking for a way out while driving. I feel this has got me out of some dangerous driving situations, including this one.
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2007 Elite Suites
2011 F350 4X4 Diesel
King Ranch Crew Cab
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