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Originally Posted by j-c-c
You are correct. I am not talking about stupid drivers that overuse their brakes and require runaway truck ramps, because you can't fix stupid.
I guess the fact we still have runaway truck ramps has proven technology has not overcome driver stupidity?
BTW, drums expanding from HT does not reduce braking force by itself on properly adjusted brakes, and it's a factor not worth mentioning in this discussion.
What I believe is not of great importance here vs what is fact and logically proven.
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Unfortunately manufacturers have to plan for stupid people and misuse of their products.
If you recall about a decade ago Toyota paid out $1.2 billion in a settlement for "unintended acceleration". There was nothing wrong with the cars - people just put in aftermarket floor mats that could catch on the accelerator pedal. Then people freaked out and didn't brake hard to a stop or shift into neutral. Completely driver error but Toyota still had to pay out more than a billion to make it go away.