turtlespeed 221 #1 January 27, 2005 . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
sunnydee123 0 #2 January 27, 2005 yup..............................right to the nearest brake repair place - don't be silly, if not for your sake, then for the other poor fools on the road smooches! Dreams become reality, one choice at a time... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #3 January 27, 2005 hmm....if I was being warned that means that I'm already at the shop getting them checked out so I'd have them replaced immediately so that I could drive.Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Rebecca 0 #4 January 27, 2005 Ditto what Cora said. If not at the shop, nope, I ain't driving. you've got to ask yourself one question: 'Do I feel loquacious?' -- well do you, punk? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #5 January 27, 2005 QuoteDitto what Cora said. If not at the shop, nope, I ain't driving. Interesting replies . . . So you sign a waiver at every DZ you jump at right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kinney29 0 #6 January 27, 2005 I drove for 2 weeks without brakes. I kept one hand on the emegency brake and one on the wheel. Probably the stupidest thing I ever did, but i needed to get around and didn't have the money for new ones. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladyskydiver 0 #7 January 27, 2005 QuoteSo you sign a waiver at every DZ you jump at right? Yep...every one - and I actually read them. And, yes...I'm fully aware of the direction you're going, Turtle. Life is short! Break the rules! Forgive quickly! Kiss slowly! Love truly, Laugh uncontrollably. And never regret anything that made you smile. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JohnRich 4 #8 January 27, 2005 Quote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Of course not. I'd have the car towed to a shop to be checked by a certified brake man. I actually had my brakes fail once. Not a fun experience. I was approaching a red light, with cross traffic. Went to slow down, and... nothing happened! Fortunately I was in the country, and the choice I had to make was: 1) do I drive through the barbed-wire fence and into the cow pasture on the right?; or 2) do I drive through the barbed-wire fence and into the cow pasture on the left? I ended up getting stopped in time using the emergency brake, but I was really eyeballing those cow pastures! As for the skydiving analogy I think you are making, that's why we have reserve parachutes. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #9 January 27, 2005 Quote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Nope, but I did ride a motorcycle 2.5 miles home after the clutch cable snapped while I was on the highway. It was, well, interesting... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #10 January 27, 2005 Quote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Sure! If the brakes don't work, I can always downshift ********************************* Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChangoLanzao 0 #11 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Nope, but I did ride a motorcycle 2.5 miles home after the clutch cable snapped while I was on the highway. It was, well, interesting... Clutch cables are overrated! ***************************** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
RkyMtnHigh 0 #12 January 27, 2005 Quote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Do like Fred Flintstone...use your feet to stop you don't need no stinkin' brakes _________________________________________ Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
pleifer 0 #13 January 27, 2005 Sure have'nt you seen the bumper sticker "Breaks are for Pussies" plus isn't that what the E-brake is for? _________________________________________ The Angel of Duh has spoke Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
justinb138 0 #14 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Nope, but I did ride a motorcycle 2.5 miles home after the clutch cable snapped while I was on the highway. It was, well, interesting... Clutch cables are overrated! Crazy thing is I somehow managed to get it home without killing the engine once. Ended up having to shift into neutral at stop signs (took the back roads home) and get a little bit of a running start to get going. I don't ride motorcycles that are older than I am anymore ***************************** Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlueEyedMonster 0 #15 January 27, 2005 Yes, I can just as easily downshift and use my park break if necessary... Kind of like if my main fails and I have to use my reserve. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #16 January 27, 2005 Quote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Isnt that the way ALL brake systems work? You can never be 100% sure your brakes will stop you until after they've stopped you.________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #17 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Isnt that the way ALL brake systems work? You can never be 100% sure your brakes will stop you until after they've stopped you. OK - but for the most part you take it for granted that they will right?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mailin 0 #18 January 27, 2005 Quote OK - but for the most part you take it for granted that they will right? ...as with many things...Arianna Frances Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #19 January 27, 2005 QuoteQuote OK - but for the most part you take it for granted that they will right? ...as with many things... So you mean you don't drive as if you don't actually have brakes?I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wildblue 7 #20 January 28, 2005 Horrible analogy. I do drive like I don't have airbags though.it's like incest - you're substituting convenience for quality Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Vallerina 2 #21 January 28, 2005 And this is thread #1749 comparing skydiving to driving (which is always a silly comparison to begin with.) Plus, there is a chance that a person's brakes will fail when they drive...just like every other mechanical device.There's a thin line between Saturday night and Sunday morning Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
turtlespeed 221 #22 January 28, 2005 QuoteAnd this is thread #1749 comparing skydiving to driving (which is always a silly comparison to begin with.) Plus, there is a chance that a person's brakes will fail when they drive...just like every other mechanical device. So you drive the same way you fly? or do you take for granted that your brakes will work? Simple question.I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Slurp56 0 #23 January 28, 2005 QuoteQuoteQuote . . . you were warned that, at any moment in time, your brakes would fail? Isnt that the way ALL brake systems work? You can never be 100% sure your brakes will stop you until after they've stopped you. OK - but for the most part you take it for granted that they will right? When I compare the number of times they have saved my ass to the number of times they havent, teamed with the regular inspection and maintenance performed by myself, probability is on my side. I am however aware of the consequences and am confident in my ability to react if they should fail. I am fully prepared to accept the risk of driving a car with brakes that may fail at any time. With my current track record, I am far more likely to be crushed like a tin can than to have my brakes fail. ________________________________________ I have proof-read this post 500 times, but I guarantee you'll still manage to find a flaw. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
linny 1 #24 January 28, 2005 If I knew my breaks wouldn't work, I'd be certain to think long and hard about who or what I'm gonna point my car at. Would definitely be a good time. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
billvon 3,029 #25 January 28, 2005 Sure. I fly as if my engine could fail at any moment (which several of my CFI's kept telling me it could.) If someone said "your brakes can fail!" I'd say "Uh, OK." If he said "your brakes have a problem and will likely fail soon" then I'd figure out what he was talking about - and if there was really a problem I'd fix them before I'd drive again. BTW side note - you can die while posting! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
