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Re: [GMCnet] Supplemental brake systems, kenH [message #243935 is a reply to message #243910] Mon, 17 March 2014 12:50 Go to previous messageGo to previous message
Keith V is currently offline  Keith V   United States
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Jim Galbavy wrote on Mon, 17 March 2014 10:18

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


Wow, do you think the ENTIRE aftermarket brake industry is in violation of the federal laws?
What about all the aftermarket suspension industry?

Do you really think there is anything anyone will or could do if you are in an accident with aftermarket equipment on your car?

If so, millions of people are criminally breaking the law.
Unless you willfully and knowingly operated a defective vehicle I really really doubt there is a court in the land that will say since you put better brakes on your coach and still couldn't stop in time you are guilty of breaking any law.

Also DOT is there to make sure manufacturers build good equipment, it does not apply to the vehicles owner I believe.

Also I don't think DOT certifies or lists anything, all they do is issue guidelines.


Keith Vasilakes
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