The Dude Abides Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 So im cluckin along at 35mph on ashworth buy valley highschool. About 2 car lengths back from the light some (blepty blepty Bleep0 in his altima with bling wheels turns right in front of me. I have never asked my car to do anything quickly because its old and i understand. I slam on the brakes and go into a skid. The frontends alittle loose so the wheels turn left as im still slideing to the right. All i see is white and i brace for impact. I had to miss him buy a hair and end up bumping the sidewalk entrance. I had stopped so violently that the car died on me and everything in the back area was thrown up against the seat. I sat there for 30 seconds just takeing it all in. I skidded so long i thought i wore a flatspot in the front tires. Thank goodness no flatspots or problems from slamin and lockin up the brakes. 2 things are clear. I really need to get those back brakes taken care of. I was very very lucky. I kept thinking about how i wouldnt have a car anymore because i would be able to afford a new one. How i might half to miss work or go to the hospital. Im just happy i made it out ok and my car isnt messed up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hatchsub Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Im glad to hear you and the car are ok as well. Makes me wish i had the money for good brakes too....wasted it all on "the other" car. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bheinen74 Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 I think the campout guys would be willing to help swap the discs, lots of tools around. I will bring a hogpan to catch brake fluid/blood, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'84 Flat-Four Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 Very scary Dude! Glad you're OK! Makes me re-prioritize rear-disc swap... :-\ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
erik litchy Posted May 13, 2009 Share Posted May 13, 2009 happens every day around here, ill give you a tip. dont lock up the brakes if you want to steer, i slam on the brakes all the time but i dont try to lock them up. usually it happens so often (illinois drivers really are horrid) that i often just leave myself a space where i can run off the road instead. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dude Abides Posted May 13, 2009 Author Share Posted May 13, 2009 normaly i would but there was no where to go this time. Utility poles and a bus bench to my right and a line of cars to my left. I had no choice but to brake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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