Cooling your brakes
Being from the east coast I've yet to encounter my brakes heating up enough to require pulling over to let them cool down, at least not that I know of. This summer/fall we're doing our first trip out ...
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DMV PA CDL wrote:
5.4.6 – Proper Braking Technique (SNUB Braking)
Remember. the use of brakes on a long and/or steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine.
once the vehicle is in the proper low gear, the following is the proper braking technique:
1. Apply the brakes just hard enough to feel a definite slowdown.
2. When your speed has been reduced to approximately five mph below your "safe" speed, release the brakes.
(this brake application should last for about three seconds.)
3. When your speed has increased to your "safe" speed, repeat steps 1 and 2.
For example, if your "safe" speed is 40 mph, you would not apply the brakes until your speed reaches 40 mph. You now
apply the brakes hard enough to gradually reduce your speed to 35 mph and then release the brakes. repeat this as
often as necessary until you have reached the end of the downgrade.
Link Page 10 or so
How many states CDL links do I need to list? The old school braking method has been changed over the years when they proved it was the wrong method. Mostly due to unbalanced braking systems which most RV's are.
