bt2004 wrote:
> My friend forgot to release the handbrakes while driving her 1994 Honda
> Civic for some 20 minutes on a freeway/highway. She lost most of her
> braking capability for a while before regaining some control. A day later,
> it is a little better, but her braking is far from normal. Any ideas as to
> what part has been damaged and what to do next, aside from see your
> neighborhood mechanic? Thanks

Wow, that handbrake must have been pretty loose for her to be able to
drive 20 minutes at highway speed without realizing something was up. If
I had to guess, it would be that the rear brake pads/shoes (depending on
whether she's got 4-wheel disc brakes or not) are ruined from excessive
heat/friction. Get 'em checked. With a little luck, the rotors (if disc
brakes) won't be warped from the heat.