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The trusty Omega has let me down.
« on: 08 November 2010, 19:35:16 »
Currently sat beside the A12 waiting for the RAC. Sudden and unexplained brake failure, although I suspect a ruptured pipe by the way they failed.

I did consider trying to limp the 12 miles or so home but decided it was a bad idea ::)

Top marks to Suffolk Police though... Had an officer checking I was OK within about 10 minutes or so of stopping :y

Just got to wait for the RAC now... Up to 3 hours! :o :o

Exactly what I wanted after a 12 hour shift  >:(
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Re: The trusty Omega has let me down.
« Reply #1 on: 08 November 2010, 19:39:06 »
What rotten luck Paul! Glad it was a 'safe' stop for you though? Try playing 'I Spy' or counting red cars, the time will fly by! ;D ;)
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« Reply #2 on: 08 November 2010, 19:39:24 »
Would have thought you should still have braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear ? :-/
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« Reply #3 on: 08 November 2010, 19:41:07 »
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Currently sat beside the A12 waiting for the RAC. Sudden and unexplained brake failure, although I suspect a ruptured pipe by the way they failed.

I did consider trying to limp the 12 miles or so home but decided it was a bad idea ::)

Top marks to Suffolk Police though... Had an officer checking I was OK within about 10 minutes or so of stopping :y

Just got to wait for the RAC now... Up to 3 hours! :o :o

Exactly what I wanted after a 12 hour shift  >:(


Sorry to hear about your misfortune! :'(

For next time though join the AA, with whom I have never had to wait longer than an hour; the last call out was just 20 minutes before they were with me.

Once had a new car with RAC membership; they kept me waiting 2.5 hours!  Never again :( :(
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« Reply #4 on: 08 November 2010, 19:43:14 »
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Would have thought you should still have braking on one front wheel and the opposite rear ? :-/

Lazydocker is doing the right thing though & waiting to be recovered. Not really a good idea to carry on with a journey when you know your brakes are iffy.  :y :y
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« Reply #5 on: 08 November 2010, 19:47:12 »
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Just got to wait for the RAC now... Up to 3 hours! :o :o

Exactly what I wanted after a 12 hour shift  >:(

Can you not get your better half to collect you & go back to meet the RAC at your car when they're ready? That's what I did the other week when my tea was waiting for me on the table & my fan belt shredded - that was after a 12 hr shift too.
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« Reply #6 on: 08 November 2010, 19:48:20 »
Personally I would carry on carefully, but thats just me. ;)
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« Reply #7 on: 08 November 2010, 19:59:03 »
Lizzie - RAC is included with our bank account. To be honest, none of them are particularly good in this area.

Albs - Yes, there is still a little braking effort but pedal travels to the floor rapidly ad fluid is pumped through the gaping hole in a pipe so much reduced effort.

Never mind... Got plenty of water, fags and fuel so I can keep warm!
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« Reply #8 on: 08 November 2010, 20:01:42 »
Andy, could do but have made them mark it urgent due to my location an, like I said, not like I'm getting cold!
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« Reply #9 on: 08 November 2010, 20:25:18 »
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Currently sat beside the A12 waiting for the RAC. Sudden and unexplained brake failure, although I suspect a ruptured pipe by the way they failed.

I did consider trying to limp the 12 miles or so home but decided it was a bad idea ::)

Top marks to Suffolk Police though... Had an officer checking I was OK within about 10 minutes or so of stopping :y

Just got to wait for the RAC now... Up to 3 hours! :o :o

Exactly what I wanted after a 12 hour shift  >:(


Sorry to hear about your misfortune! :'(

For next time though join the AA, with whom I have never had to wait longer than an hour; the last call out was just 20 minutes before they were with me.

Once had a new car with RAC membership; they kept me waiting 2.5 hours!  Never again :( :(


thats because the AA prioritize a damsel in distress Liz  :y

have to agree - they are usually quick and reliable - not bad for a bunch of alchoholics  ;)
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« Reply #10 on: 08 November 2010, 20:27:40 »
Use the handbreak. That's what it's for :)
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« Reply #11 on: 08 November 2010, 20:29:35 »
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Lizzie - RAC is included with our bank account. To be honest, none of them are particularly good in this area.

Albs - Yes, there is still a little braking effort but pedal travels to the floor rapidly ad fluid is pumped through the gaping hole in a pipe so much reduced effort.

Never mind... Got plenty of water, fags and fuel so I can keep warm!
I had a pipe ripped off the underneath of our car a few years back by a rock. To start with there was  some braking effort and pedal to floor but after a bit there was nowt whatsoever. So much for split ccts. I drove it next day to the garage on the gears and handbrake much to the astonishment of the proprietor - however that was out in the sticks not on busy roads. ;D ;D
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« Reply #12 on: 08 November 2010, 20:33:48 »
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Use the handbreak. That's what it's for :)
I did... That's how I stopped! Unfortunately though, it isn't releasing properly at the moment and I also have to travel up a major trunk road for about 10 miles with 6 roundabouts... Not worth the risk IMHO!

Not too bad though... Just had a call and they're within half an hour or so now :y
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« Reply #13 on: 08 November 2010, 20:58:23 »
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Use the handbreak. That's what it's for :)

I hope you mean handbrake & not a handbreak, as the latter might get you arrested for gross indecency. :o :o ;D
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« Reply #14 on: 08 November 2010, 21:09:34 »
1.5 ton car, 170/210 bhp (ish)  and four vented disc brakes = a sensible balance.  :)

1.5 ton car, 170/210 bhp (ish)  and two moped sized drum brakes = a shredded moped brakes. :o
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