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Old 03-25-2010, 10:06 PM   #6
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Geez, people. If the throttle sticks, put the car in neutral, shut off the ignition and stop. It's that simple.

No "brake override" necessary. Just use your head.
Absolutely not. Never turn the ignition off and try to come to a stop. Without the engine running you're no longer producing vacuum, which your brake assist runs off of. No vacuum = no power brakes equating to pretty much zero stopping power.

Correct situation is to put the vehicle in neutral, let the engine redline, and come to a controlled stop.

If for what ever reason you lose power brakes, you still have the emergency brake. You just have to make sure you don't lock up the rear wheels.
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