6nz on short steep grades

I’m just jumping in to listen and see how others do it (I have a 3406E 5EK so I’m sure it is the same)

What is your average gross weight?

 

I just haul as.s. and hope for the best.

 

Heck, I toss it in neutral for fuel economy.

 

Dude.. not to be a DICK .. but I have never seen a set of Cat Jake's fully hold you back ..
But there's got to be alittle truth to what your saying because unless your a Cat with 9 lives your still alive to post about it ..

 

Lol, did that once on accident. Trans was on the fritz for awhile and it popped out of gear. Was a pretty scary ride actually. That was in WY years ago.

 

Sure, mine will hold me back no problem if I'm going so enough. I just go between 2 and 3 to keep my speed. If weight wasn't as much of a factor on this truck, I would put a klaam brake on it. I love those things.

 

I would answer that it depends on what you consider acceptable brake lining life. Consistently holding a loaded truck back on steep grades is going to really take its toll on the linings.

The other consideration is how hot are the linings at the bottom? Are leaving yourself in the situation where your brakes have little to offer if you have to stop suddenly? Yes, in days gone by, that was SOP with no Jakes, but depending on traffic conditions, the reduced stopping ability may not be worth the little bit of saved time.

 

We just had this discussion couple days ago in another thread.. anyhow.. I have brake savers on both my trucks .. Iam quoting myself.. ( I would give up both my testicles before I would give up my brake saver )

 

To me, Jake's with the Klaam is the way to go. However, I don't have the weight to spare on this truck. To me the problem with brakes saver is wear and tear on oil and they are prone to leaks, but they do a good job. Not denying that.