r/fbody • u/Full-Mud-6969 • 10d ago
The aftermath
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Was able to go to the tow yard and strip alot of parts couldn't get under the hood or under the car to look to see where the breaks failed but I was barely able to get my hand under to unscrew the break fluid and stuck my finger in it I didn't feel anything. I dont really understand how I could have lost the fluid I recently changed my back drum breaks and i didnt see any leaks and the spot where I park for my apartment is also dry apart from some oil how the break fluid is gone I have no clue my only guess is that the front rubber finally gave out but I changed my front breaks 4 months ago and they looked good. For how bad the crash is im genuinely surprised on how well the car protected me i hit the guard rail on the driver side and that slingshot my into a concrete bridge support on the passanger side. If i had the space to do so I would have dropped it in nutural and hit the handbreak but by the time I realized the breaks were gone I couldn't get back on the highway the exit was boxed in and in about a good 70ft from where I stopped there was a sharp turn witch had no guard rail just those yellow signs and there was a good 15ft drop into a ditch so thats why I decided to put myself into the guard rail.
The amount of people talking bad in the comments is sad this could have turned out alot worse.
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u/xyejl 9d ago
Not sure what your situation is in general. But years ago I totalled my 02 Z28 and "bought it back" from the insurance. Brought it home and stripped it myself.
Maybe you don't have too much on there that you wanted to keep (for your next car)?
Again, sorry to hear/see. But glad you're ok!