Looks like you caught a bullet there Richard.
All the more reason for getting down and checking front suspension and both front and rear brakes every few months. Nothing beats keeping an eye on things ,( or getting someone like Colin (Spanner Juggler) or indeed your local dealer, to do it for you if you don't feel confident.)
Not suggesting you should take it to Dave W' s level where every job turns into a product improvement project ;-) , but regular attention is definitely the best policy.
