Thread: Brake Failure
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Old 05-14-2008, 01:26 PM
TeeSter TeeSter is offline
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Default Re: Brake Failure

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Originally Posted by TeeSter View Post
Aside from dealer issues...

One thing to remember is that brakes fail on non-hybrid cars as well. I've seen no evidence that the FEH system is more prone to failure in any way. Wires can be just as reliable a connection to a system as standard hydraulic system. Hopefully that makes one a little less nervous now that its fixed.
Nothing like a timely example:

http://news.yahoo.com/s/nm/20080514/...rd_recall_dc_1

It doesn't have to be new or high-tech.... to have a problem.
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