I never truly understood what this meant, but lately, I've really been getting the hang of it. Downshifting to second gear really allows my engine to do all the braking for me. I just wonder if I'm doing more harm to the increased RPMs being pushed than I am to the brake pads.
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How about this question: I want to accelerate my car - should I use the brakes or should I try the accelerator pedal?
Always best to put the wear and tear on the brakes and not the engine / drivetrain. I guess it can make sense to get yourself into the correct gear to accelerate out of a turn.
-K
Well the car guys usually say "Don't ride the break"... mainly because if, while going down a hill, you keep your foot on the brake, the increasing friction could possibly cause "burning".
On a long hill, yeah, that's a problem because there's no good way for the brakes to dissipate heat. In that case it's best to use a low gear and engine compression to slow the vehicle. In normal driving, it's not a good idea to use engine compression to slow for a stop light. K
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Jeff,
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J.M.
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