->    The best rule I've ever seen is 2 seconds between his back bumper
-> yours.  Actually, soneone who is paying attention, in good shape, kno
-> hardware can do with a little less than 1 second if his brakes and ti
-> in better shape than those of the guy ahead of him - but two seconds
MR> Yes but how many people do you know that have kept their
MR> brakes and tires up to code? I took/take auto sercive and
I know one, me.  I usually keep my stuff above code
because the standards are much to low on tires.
MR> detailing in a Vo tech school for 3 class credits instead of
MR> going to normal school, and i've seen people with plenty of
MR> money, and sence like the princeable come in with tires with
MR> no tread and the belt being visable, as well as brakes that
MR> were metal to metal because the pads wore off 3000 miles
I've seen the same thing, tire wise, just walking down
the Wal Mart parking lot.  I've talked to people and
when the found out I do most of my own mechanic work
they would ask me why their brakes were making a noise
when ever the used them.  When I asked how long it had
been since they had changed pads/shoes then looked me
like I had two heads.
You want horror stories you should talk to my brother-
in-law who is an inspector.  In Missouri you have to
have your car inspected by a certified inspector before
you can get your tags.  Part of the inspection is
pulling one tire and wheel and checking the brake
pads/shoes and rotors/drums.  He has told stories I
have a hard time believing.
                      Remember:  Freedom isn't Free!
--- timEd-B11
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