Brake pad smell after long downhills
Checked pads maybe 5,000 miles ago and pads were about 1/2 left. I leave driveway at 10,380 pds in 2003 Ford f 350 frame. Within spec's but sort of close to max on axles. I warmed up brakes pretty ...
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I wouldn't worry about it. The protections are built-in.
That said... nothing wrong with scrubbing a little speed periodically.
One thing to keep in mind is that retarding power through the transmission still generates heat. While I have never noticed my trans temp going up while engine braking, I have noticed that heavy engine braking will keep it from going down after a long climb.
That said... nothing wrong with scrubbing a little speed periodically.
One thing to keep in mind is that retarding power through the transmission still generates heat. While I have never noticed my trans temp going up while engine braking, I have noticed that heavy engine braking will keep it from going down after a long climb.
