Is exhaust brake really needed?
Morning all, The wife and I where discussing vacation plans. We were talking about places to go on vacation. Colorado came up. We haven't been out west in quite a while. Never been there with a TT or...
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We don't have exhaust brakes on our truck but would have it on any truck we purchased in the future. However, one can adjust your driving habits to fit the equipment you do have. On 6% down grades on the Interstates I just slip the truck into 2nd gear at the top of the grade and let the engine compression hold the load at 45 MPH. A form of a compression brake. On a long downhill grade of 6% I may have to hit the brakes two or three times for short periods to hold the 45 MPH maximum. I think it is safer than going down hill at a faster speed with compression brakes since the margin of error is less. YMMV.
