Aug-09-2017 08:55 AM
Aug-10-2017 06:10 PM
Aug-10-2017 04:46 PM
hornet28 wrote:
Hard to guess what those of you who claim to have wrecked trannies and clutches did wrong downshifting. But I've been doing it since 1960 on sticks and autos and have never wrecked or blown any. If you want to depend on brakes only for steep downgrades have at it. If on an expressway or where they have runaway ramps keep your eye out for where they are. Also get a plan for what are you going to tell passengers about the smell of cooking brakes, the smoke exiting the rear or the "Oh SH%T" moment when you realize your brakes are gone
Aug-10-2017 04:33 PM
Aug-10-2017 06:54 AM
WNYBob wrote:
I agree, with using both, but I was told once, ask yourself a question which cost more to fix. So I use my breaks more than the trany.
Aug-10-2017 06:38 AM
ryegatevt wrote:
... on an overloaded 1960 Morris Minor Sedan, … DOWNSHIFT!!!
Aug-10-2017 06:15 AM
Aug-09-2017 07:42 PM
Aug-09-2017 05:10 PM
12th Man Fan wrote:
The Allison transmissions I am familiar with will not allow you to downshift if the RPMS are too high. It has it's own computer to prevent damage.
If you try to downshift at too high RPms the tranny will not shift.
Aug-09-2017 01:52 PM
WNYBob wrote:
I agree, with using both, but I was told once, ask yourself a question which cost more to fix. So I use my breaks more than the trany.
Aug-09-2017 01:34 PM
Aug-09-2017 11:48 AM
Aug-09-2017 11:38 AM
Aug-09-2017 11:25 AM
Cranemec wrote:
Same gear down as same gear up. Downshift before you start down the hill.
Aug-09-2017 10:54 AM