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Automatic transmission with Jake's going down the hill

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by mitmaks, Dec 19, 2025 at 2:17 AM.

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  1. Dec 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM #11
    mitmaks

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    Well it does not, that's why I was asking how it's supposed to work
     
    mitmaks, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:52 AM
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  3. Dec 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM #12
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    I have to use my brakes all the time with my engine brake. With a full load going down a steep hill I’ve never had a truck that the jake would totally hold it. I’ve always thought of jakes as a supplement.
     
    OldeSkool, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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  4. Dec 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM #13
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    If I just go down a hill and trust my engine brake to hold me, if the hill is steep enough, it will over rev the engine and start beeping at me to reduce engine RPMs. AKA hit the brake pedal.
     
    OldeSkool, Dec 19, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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  5. Dec 19, 2025 at 11:58 AM #14
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  7. Dec 19, 2025 at 1:11 PM #15
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    What are you building for boost on each stage? Should be a difference between the stages, especially from stage 2 to stage 3.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM #16
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    Haven't noticed as I was jabbing brakes worrying about rolling off of side of the mountain
     
    mitmaks, Dec 19, 2025 at 1:13 PM
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