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"To make matters worse, NHTSA also noted issues with the braking system from an earlier ES 350 investigation. Autoblog again quoted the agency as stating, "...the Lexus ES braking system loses power-assist when the throttle is fully opened, increasing braking distance fivefold." That's a heaping helping of "not good."
The blame for this one lies with the carputer programmers."
Gosh, my old Toyota was good for at least two full stops on the reserve vacuum when I did EOC down mountains, and I could still do a hard stop if I had to. Is this a computer issue screwing up those basics?
BTW, the guy who landed the Gimli Glider used his muscles to cross-control and sideslip a whole airliner. People get strong in emergencies. I don't think he even asked the co-pilot to help.
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