Is there any problem for using engine brakes in winter

also make sure that engine temp is working

in case if engine brake work below standard temp

engine brake on cold engine is not good

 

Simply put: NO
your engine brake works off your engine. thus it brakes your drive wheels only. That's just one axle, one side. all other 16 wheels are able to move freely, creating a lop sided braking effect.
It would be the same if only the service brakes worked on one set of duals on one side of your tractor.
This allows the trailer to use it's weight and momentum to push the tractor forward and since you're retarding acceleration on only one side, it causes a jackknife.
Use your service brakes carefully and skillfully, applying even pressure.
In extreme braking situations, push in the clutch at the same time, relieving engine drive pressure to the one set of drive wheels.
Small moves with the steering wheel.
Gently guide your rig. No sudden moves or pressures.

 

There isn't a yes or no answer IMO!! It depends on how much weight you have on your drives, how many stages your brake is, whether it's snow or ice, what type and how much grip of your drives. If you have a multiple step brake start in the 1st stage and gradually go up until it stops gripping. You will feel it in the drive line when you stop gripping. If your only option is to drive then go steady and slow and keep plenty of distance in front of you. I always watch the four wheelers, a general rule is if they can't stick to the road, neither can you.

 

Best answer I have seen in this tread. As with everything in the winter, use your head! I use engine brake/retarder every day all the time except when there is just wet ice.

 

The newer trucks aren't set up the same as the old ones as far as the drive/traction is concerned. New (two axle drives) trucks have traction/drive to both axles constant...power divider reduces the spider gear torque to the "free floating" wheels.

So I have been informed by our shop and confirmed with dealer.

 

A flatlander jackknifed on I80 or I25 in Wyo? I can't belive that!

 

It depends on how you speced the truck when it was purchased.
I have a 2010 T2000. There is drive to the #2 axle, driver side only unless I push the button on the dash, adding drive to the #3 axle.
I know for sure. Still have the tow bill from the mud hole I got stuck in!

 

That is mostly incorrect. It is right only when one of the drives ends will start loosing the grip but as long as all of them are intact with the surface - they are all transmitting very close amount of torque to the ground (or to the engine - when jake-braking). The button on the dashboard is only needed when ANY wheel-end will spin so you can "force" half the torque to the other axle. In other words you are right only when you are stuck or starting to be. Otherwise both your drive axles and both sides are working almost evenly

 

he made wrong turn lol

 

Better explanation than I got from our shop or the dealer!!!!!