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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If your transmission in your Ford is OK with an EB, go for it..;)
(Pre-2006 Ram stock *auto* transmissions are not).
Will it save "overall' brake wear = sure.
Is it *necessary* for mountain driving = No.
Use Common Sense = Yes.
Ex: 34' Fifth - about 12K weight loaded.
Eisenhower Tunnel (Loveland Pass, CO.) was having road work done, with height restrictions.
Detoured to "old" US 6. Descended westbound from 11,990 ft.
Geared down (in advance) when necessary - with very little braking needed.
Yeah - faster traffic passing, but no big deal.
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(Pre-2006 Ram stock *auto* transmissions are not).
Will it save "overall' brake wear = sure.
Is it *necessary* for mountain driving = No.
Use Common Sense = Yes.
Ex: 34' Fifth - about 12K weight loaded.
Eisenhower Tunnel (Loveland Pass, CO.) was having road work done, with height restrictions.
Detoured to "old" US 6. Descended westbound from 11,990 ft.
Geared down (in advance) when necessary - with very little braking needed.
Yeah - faster traffic passing, but no big deal.
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