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No Engine Brakes???

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by Irish Luck, May 13, 2012.

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  1. May 13, 2012 #1
    Irish Luck

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    I recently started with a new company and was both shocked and mildly alarmed to be told they DO NOT put jakes, engine brakes, or engine retarders in their trucks. I was told this was: "Because it puts too much strain on the engine." That's all well and fine, but I have a hard time feeling 100% comfortable when I'm hauling 45,000lbs :biggrin_25521:...any one elses thoughts on this would be much appreciated!
     
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    DrtyDiesel Thanks this.
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  3. May 13, 2012 #2
    DrtyDiesel

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    It is possible to go down a steep grade without one, just have to be in the correct gear.

    Personally, I prefer a Jake/engine brake. My current truck has a very very weak one. I prefer a Jake cuz i like the sound, plus it saves brake wear.

    Ethan
     
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  4. May 13, 2012 #3
    Scania man

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    This wasn't supposed to post on this thread
     
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  5. May 13, 2012 #4
    Irish Luck

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    LOL! thanks for that! I realize I don't NEED one....I had just never heard of a company purposely getting rid of them!
     
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  7. May 13, 2012 #5
    Scania man

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    I think you will have a well exercised sphincter lol
     
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  8. May 13, 2012 #6
    Scania man

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    Feck, what's Goin on?
     
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  9. May 13, 2012 #7
    DrtyDiesel

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    Me either, that's weird. Our company doesn't advise us use them any place other than a grade but I usually run mine all the time. Save brake wear

    Ethan
     
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  10. May 13, 2012 #8
    Scania man

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    My phone keeps flicking between threads! Sorry
     
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  11. May 13, 2012 #9
    skellr

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    Ambushed! :-D
     
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  12. May 13, 2012 #10
    Scania man

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    Use hydraulic retarders, no stress on the engine then!
     
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