Engine Braking ???

Discussion in 'Questions From New Drivers' started by BROKENSPROKET, Mar 29, 2014.

  1. nightgunner

    nightgunner Road Train Member

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    Kansas turnpike coming up to the toll plazas. 75 down to 35 and 20 mph at 80k lbs will gently warm up your brakes. Yes I know start slowing down earlier...yeah yeah yeah..
     
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  3. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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  4. koncrete cowboy

    koncrete cowboy Medium Load Member

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    Whats the fine? Anyone ever got one?
     
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    koncrete cowboy Medium Load Member

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  6. 379exhd

    379exhd Road Train Member

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    Depends on the city it's usually around $100. neighbor of mine has been popped for it a couple times they fine him $100 and he sends the city a bill for $250 for a brake adjustment tractor and trailer, he's never seen a dime of it, but hey it's worth a shot I guess
     
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  7. koncrete cowboy

    koncrete cowboy Medium Load Member

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    100.00 bucks vs. Rolling of a cliff...hmmmm....tough call!!! Lol :)
     
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  8. Scott101

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    There is a sign on a route I take frequently. It went up 20 years ago and read "Easy On The Jake Brake". A year or so later they slapped a sticker over "Jake" that reads "Engine". -- I still don't know what "Easy On The Engine Brake" means!

    Thats my story and I'm sticking to it...
     
  9. jsprocket

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    Lol mine sounds like a ricer on crack and can't hear over highway noise cause I have a grass burner
     
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