Jake Braking A 5er Down Long Steep Incline
Just arrived at our vacation destination yesterday. I had my factory “jake”brake set and the cruise control on when I crested the top of the largest hill going into this part of the country. I’ve ...
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So long as you have a steep enough hill and or enough weight pushing you the auto EB will develop full back pressure during grade braking. Full on vs auto will not make any difference with a heavy trailer on a steep grade. If , during grade braking, cruise control holds your truck back better than auto EB does then it is because CC is applying your wheel brakes.
If you are using your EB to slow you down …. full on is the better choice. If auto is selected during deceleration the EB will do very little unless your foot is touching the brake pedal.
If you are using your EB to slow you down …. full on is the better choice. If auto is selected during deceleration the EB will do very little unless your foot is touching the brake pedal.
