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Thread: Trolley break??
- 06.22.2012 #1Bobtail Member
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Trolley break??
Is that what you call it? I have a lever on the steering wheel that just uses the rear brakes. Is it ok to use those breaks when getting on an off ramp from the highway? What about using it with the engine break for more stopping power. Can any harm come from this if it is used this way?
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It's really just for doing a tug test on your trailer.
- 06.22.2012 #3Heavy Load Member
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Naw, I use it like a hand break for driftin!!!!
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Uh, use your brakes to brake. No reason to use the trolley bar.
- 06.22.2012 #5Bobtail Member
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Will it damage the breaks if you use it to slow down while driving for 4-5 seconds at a time?
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And you have 17 years experience??
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Cool
Originally Posted by KANSAS TRANSIT 
Let's have a drifting conpetition
- 06.22.2012 #8Heavy Load Member
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A lot of companies are not even getting them on new trucks because of driver abuse, so that probably answers your question about will it hurt.
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Never had one of those, I really need your help, will it cook the brakes? Honestly
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LOL, only IF we can drift AGAINST the cars, LOL
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Late 70s early 80s pneumatic clutch brake.
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