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Re: [GMCnet] Supplemental brake systems, kenH [message #244016 is a reply to message #243910] Mon, 17 March 2014 21:21 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Bob de Kruyff   United States
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Jim Galbavy wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 09:18

My question was not that simplistic as switching out shoes or disks. The question was: Will a carrier cover your coach if you change out the approved brake system with one developed by a nonrecognized source. When you switch out systems who assumes the risk? The insurance company? You? The person who sold them to you and/or installed them? Or the person you ran into? or he/she that ran into you. In a claim, the carrier will check out the systems. They are looking for anyway out of the claim. Hit a small import or subcompact with a GMC MH and there is going to be major damage.

jim galbavy
'73 x-CL ANNIE
Lake Mary, FL


This sort of gets to the bottom of any modifications. If you trust the safety of your family for what you did, then you should be prepared to explain the validity of that mod to your insurance company. If not, you probably took a chance and lost big time. I will not modify my brake system no matter how attractive the benefits may seem on the surface. Validation of a braking system under all possible circumstances is not what an individual can do. I'm not a purist by any means when it comes to modifications, but be prepared to defend yourself.


Bob de Kruyff
78 Eleganza
Chandler, AZ
 
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