Probably NO failure of the shop but of the driver. / copper brake pipes

[Lib596@xxxxxxx]

In a message dated 31/05/02 02:56:52 GMT Daylight Time, walker@xxxxxxxxxxx 
writes:

<< The restraint in your response is much more impressive than that offered 
by your
 brakes.
 
 By the way, how did you come to a stop? >>


Fortunately, I was not not going fast at the time and I was on a clear, flat 
road. As a matter of habit, I always try to leave extra space between the car 
in front and my Imp, so when I pressed the pedal and felt that horrible 
sinking feeling as it went right down to the floor I was able to pull into 
the side of the road. A few minutes earlier and on the narrow, mountain 
section of the road it may have been a different story.

On the subject of copper brake pipes, clearly there are those among you who 
think this is dangerous. I have to say copper pipes are common in the U.K. 
and in some cases favoured because they do not rust and are easy to shape. I 
have never had a copper pipe rupture and I have had plenty. Is this risk 
particular to heavy U.S. cars? If so I will ensure that the replacement pipes 
are steel.

Tony V.