How to stop if your brakes fail
11-07-2015, 04:27 PM
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As pointed out earlier keep your XJ in better shape and as stated they will NOT let go completely. Even with an auto mine slows down well in low with 4.56gears.
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11-08-2015, 08:08 AM
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That's why your vehicle has 2 separate systems front and rear. Only way a complete failure would happen is if the master cylinder croaked. The other item you mentioned I've only ever heard of it referred to a "parking brake", only meant to be used when the vehicle is already stopped. Using only the rear brakes provides a silly long stopping distance as the front provide 70% of the braking force.
To avoid the line fail keep on top of maintenance
Fixing Leaking Rusty Brake Lines - YouTube
To avoid the line fail keep on top of maintenance
Fixing Leaking Rusty Brake Lines - YouTube
Compression fittings for brake lines = No bueno!
11-08-2015, 08:44 AM
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Tie a dead tree or large rock to the back so that it requires effort to be pulled down the hill. Not good for the road but survival is survival. 
11-09-2015, 02:14 PM
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That's what the 1-2 and 3 gear positions are for in auto trans right? I know the 1-2 will definitely slow me down in a steep hill. Practiced it so I'm prepared in case of emergency and it uses engine resistance so I don't have to worry about brakes smoking from riding them for so long
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That's what the 1-2 and 3 gear positions are for in auto trans right? I know the 1-2 will definitely slow me down in a steep hill. Practiced it so I'm prepared in case of emergency and it uses engine resistance so I don't have to worry about brakes smoking from riding them for so long
11-09-2015, 02:31 PM
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Well not completely but hopefully enough to keep control until you find a truck run off or a place to stop
11-09-2015, 03:02 PM
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It should be an extremely rare instance where anyone would lose all braking power in a passenger vehicle, while going down a steep hill, while this or while that, etc....
The question is silly, but the best responses given are to maintain your damn brakes properly so you don't have to worry about it.
The icy road questions are more legit. I've found instances at low speeds when towing my sleds where I thought I might not stop before an intersection because of ice. Common sense needs to be followed in those driving conditions. Leave lots of room to stop so you can avoid a wreck with maneuvers. I once scrubbed off speed in a snow bank to avoid trouble.
The question is silly, but the best responses given are to maintain your damn brakes properly so you don't have to worry about it.
The icy road questions are more legit. I've found instances at low speeds when towing my sleds where I thought I might not stop before an intersection because of ice. Common sense needs to be followed in those driving conditions. Leave lots of room to stop so you can avoid a wreck with maneuvers. I once scrubbed off speed in a snow bank to avoid trouble.
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