Smoked the brakes yesterday-update on test
Hi Folks. We have a 38' diesel pusher with cummins 350 and Allison trany. Built in 2008 and has 25,000 miles. Yesterday we had a 11 mile, 3500 foot winding, descent averaging about 8%. We used the e...
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ccxnola wrote:
On long downhill grades, I ALWAYS use the lower gears in the Allison.
During the annual check last year, the mechanic asked if I even used the brakes - there was so little wear. Yes, I drop gears leaving the Interstate, approaching a stop light or any time I need to slow down.
Sure, the dashboard controller gets punched a lot, but it has worked for me.
You think after almost 15 years with a DP I would have known that. I never, ever have used anything but drive, reverse and N. I usually run with the exhaust brake on. And haven't had a problem till now. Hopefully I haven't toasted the brakes
I'll give it a try.
