[Healeys] Healey Marque Article, FWIW

[MBran89793 at aol.com]

FWIW
This article was of particular interest to me because of my recent  
experience with a ruptured rear braided SS brake line. 
To make it even more harrowing it happened on a section of Tampa, FL  where 
I-4 and I-275 connect  which is known as "Mal Function  Junction."  We were 
fortunate enough to have replaced the hydraulic brake  light switch with a 
mechanical one that probably kept me from getting rear  ended. "Blackie" our BJ8 has 
rear disc brakes so the parking brakes were totally  useless in this case. My 
wife was very astonished at my calm quick reactions in  avoiding hitting the 
car in front of us, veering off onto the left shoulder  (Fortunately there was 
one of about 75 yards.), gear down and get the car  stopped without having a 
total disaster. 
After our experience I have been seriously pursuing the possibility of  
installing a dual braking system. 
Just wish I had taken the time and spent the additional monies last year  
when "Blackie" had some cosmetic surgery and a paint job. 
Just my $.02 worth but I hope you can see why I was captivated by this  
article.  

Marion S.  Brantley, Jr.
Tampa Bay Austin-Healey  Club





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