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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Even our old 1992 Chevy P30 with 454 TBI and 4L80-e when using the transmission for engine braking will shift up one gear before it red lines the engine. Like wise you and not force it to shift down if the action would cause a red lining event.
I agree no ceramic pads from MH or TV usage. With engine braking a set of pads can last 100K+ miles.
With just the MH going down 14 slopes in 1st means I will have to jab the brakes from time to time but 10 and under brakes are not needed for speed.
It is just my approach but going down hill I go to WOT and get a shift down then move the shifter into that lower gear position and get off the gas. It takes 2 seconds or less.
I agree no ceramic pads from MH or TV usage. With engine braking a set of pads can last 100K+ miles.
With just the MH going down 14 slopes in 1st means I will have to jab the brakes from time to time but 10 and under brakes are not needed for speed.
It is just my approach but going down hill I go to WOT and get a shift down then move the shifter into that lower gear position and get off the gas. It takes 2 seconds or less.
