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BlackButte
Explorer
Nov 05, 2016

Broken down I65 exit 34.

Blew right front tire on 5vr, broke the rigid brake line for to my disc brake as well as the hydrulic connection to the leveling jack. Coast Net said they cannot find anyone to make brake or hydraulic repair at Roadside but will have tire changed and deal off the lines so I can limp it somewhere safe. The closest safe spot I can find is 35 miles away. Is this a reasonable fix? Anyone have experience with a 15,000 pound 5be without brakes?
  • midnightsadie's avatar
    midnightsadie
    Explorer II
    Nov 05, 2016
    if you gotta go real slow put the flashers on, good luck spounds like you got it.
  • BobKrogstie's avatar
    BobKrogstie
    Explorer
    Nov 05, 2016
    I had to tow my 15K 5er 47 miles one time with no brakes. Using a combination of slow careful driving, gearing, heavy duty brakes on my RAM dually, and exhaust brake I made it without incident. 35 miles sounds doable to me.

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