Trans Brake Adjustment

Well I would adjust the clutch brake, but if I was real busy it wouldn't be real high on my priority list. It's a little hard on things, but not that bad.

The clutch brake might also be bad. They make a 2 piece replacement that you can install without removing the transmission, but it is a real PIA to get the old one piece one out.

To tell you the truth I seem to find more trucks that are running around with out of adjustment or defective clutch brakes than I do properly functioning ones.

 

try to drop it into gear just before the truck comes to a complete stop. It always makes it easier for me.

 

that's it right there. if your coming to a stop you should shift into gear before you stop.

And lets say you just started the truck and putting it into gear to roll, do you press the clutch all the way to the floor hold for a sec or 2 then put it in gear?

 

clutch brake is out of adjustment or broken,a simple clutch adjustment usually cures it. Wingfoot @ most Pilot's do it for about $25.00.

 

Just so new people do not use the wrong term.

Trans brake is for an automatic transmission. It's used by drag racers so they can launch at a higher RPM.

Big trucks have a clutch brake. It's used by pressing the clutch all the way to the floor. It stops the transmission from spinning when the truck has stopped. This allows you to put it in gear.