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J. Clarke[_4_]

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On 2/12/2017 1:27 PM, J. Clarke wrote:
GM recalled my truck for the tailgate straps that could (but didn't)
rust. No problem with ABS brake failure, or brake lines rusting out,
but sure wouldn't want tailgate to drop 6 inches. How is it I have
stainless steel exhaust but break lines on every GM product I've owned
have rusted out?

Contrary to popular belief, stainless steel
corrodes under the right circumstances. If you
want it to last you have to keep it pretty
clean.

Not true with my exhaust system. The stainless steel exhaust has never
once been cleaned and it is now 16+ years old, and in the rust belt.
Surely GM could have used the same stuff in the brake lines, which is
magnitudes more important than the exhaust system as far as safety goes.

So you never go through a car wash?

And what pressure does your exhaust have to
withstand? What pressure do your brake lines
have to withstand?

Also look into recall 05V379000.

Thanks for that, I never received that recall notice, but did get the
notice on the tailgate straps. I looked it up and the recall is for
them to clean the sensors. That works temporarily until they get dirty
again. They also are to check the wheel speed sensor, which apparently
doesn't work on my truck, allowing the screwed up ABS system to fire off
at high speeds? Not sure why it wouldn't go off at high speeds if you
are sliding, but who knows?

Personally, after several heart stopping misfires on dry pavement, I
don't want ABS period if there is ever a chance they will fire off at
the wrong time. I think I'll just leave the fuse out rather than risk my
life with a defective system.

They sued VW billions for cheating on MPG crap, I think braking systems
are WAY more important and GM should be sued out of business for the
crappy ABS stuff and for sure the rusting brake line crap.

It doesn't matter what the brake lines are made
of, a 16 year old vehicle should have them
inspected and replaced as necessary.

You're expecting magic materials to take the
place of proper maintenance.