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UPS claimed this to be brake failure
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<blockquote data-quote="upsdude" data-source="post: 139477" data-attributes="member: 2033"><p>I’m familiar with that accident and it was indeed brake failure. A rear wheel cylinder failed as was verified by the automotive department. If I remember correctly the driver had successfully completed 3 stops prior to the accident. My information came from a member of the automotive department and a member of management. I don’t work in the responsible center. It’s also my understanding the driver was NOT charged by either UPS or local police. </p><p></p><p>We were told during the following day’s PCM that a “proper Pre-trip” would have prevented the accident. After the PCM I asked for a jack, 2 jack stands, and an impact wrench so I could “Pre-Trip” my rear brakes. The supervisor gave me a confused look and denied my request. </p><p></p><p>Just a note for the non-mechanically inclined. Check the insides of the rear wheels on your package car. If you see fluid or a greasy substance on the inside of the most inner wheels and tires. DON’T DRIVE THE CAR, PERIOD. That fluid or grease could indicate a brake problem waiting to happen.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="upsdude, post: 139477, member: 2033"] I’m familiar with that accident and it was indeed brake failure. A rear wheel cylinder failed as was verified by the automotive department. If I remember correctly the driver had successfully completed 3 stops prior to the accident. My information came from a member of the automotive department and a member of management. I don’t work in the responsible center. It’s also my understanding the driver was NOT charged by either UPS or local police. We were told during the following day’s PCM that a “proper Pre-trip” would have prevented the accident. After the PCM I asked for a jack, 2 jack stands, and an impact wrench so I could “Pre-Trip” my rear brakes. The supervisor gave me a confused look and denied my request. Just a note for the non-mechanically inclined. Check the insides of the rear wheels on your package car. If you see fluid or a greasy substance on the inside of the most inner wheels and tires. DON’T DRIVE THE CAR, PERIOD. That fluid or grease could indicate a brake problem waiting to happen. [/QUOTE]
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