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Re: [GMCnet] Supplemental brake systems, kenH [message #244256 is a reply to message #243716] Wed, 19 March 2014 10:33 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Owen is currently offline  Owen   United States
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It seems to me that several important liability questions are being ignored here:

1) What if some component of your modified brake system fails and causes or contributes to an accident?

2) What if improper installation or adjustment of your modified brake system causes or contributes to an accident?

3) What if your modified brake system functions perfectly, but it still isn't good enough to save you from some idiot that comes out of nowhere, swerves in front of you, and hammers the brakes? Will you have to prove that the stock brakes wouldn't have saved you from the accident?

Personally I am always in favor of improved brakes, but I don't think these questions can be just dismissed.

Owen
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Owen in KS
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