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On a long steep descent which is better for your car gearing down with high revs or using brakes to slow down?
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∙ 13y ago
By far the best method to slow down is to look at the road ahead to work out if you need to slow down, and then to back off the accelerator (gas pedal) and let the car slow naturally so that you arrive at the next bend/junction (or whatever) without actually having to use the brakes or down-shift at all.
Otherwise, use the brakes, they are cheaper and easier to replace when they wear out than the engine/transmission.
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What is a couple different sentences for the word descent?
The plane began its descent towards the airport, gradually lowering in altitude. The mountaineers carefully navigated the steep descent down the rocky slope.
Should second gear or brakes be used to slow a car on a downgrade?
Second gear. Using the brakes on a downgrade is very hard on them and can (frequently does) lead to early brake failure. You may need to use your brakes a bit on a steep downgrade, but a lower gear is the better choice.
Is it a good idea to ride the brakes when traveling down a lone steep grade?
no
What are river rapids?
An extremely fast-moving part of a river, caused by a steep descent in the riverbed.
How do you use the word decent and descent?
decent and descent are not similar words. Decent means a person who is considerate, helpful and kind and good. Descent means to lower oneself, to go down into a shaft or a steep hill, or to desecnd.
Does the use of brakes on a long steep downgrade is only a supplement to the braking effect of the engine?
yes
When should you use the retarder brake on a Volvo articulated dump truck?
Steep downgrades, when you need it to control your descent.
What caused brakes to go flat down when mash?
It could be air in the brake line, or the brakes getting too hot from too much friction by using the brakes on a steep hill or riding the brakes, or there could be a problem with the master cylinder.
What is Hill descent control?
An automotive chassis controls feature that drivers can activate when negotiating steep downhill gradients. This automatic speed control brakes each wheel individually as required, reducing forward motion to slightly more than walking speed. Drivers can vary their speed by using the accelerator or brake. This makes for a smoother, more easily controlled descent as drivers can concentrate fully on steering.
Why does your Honda Odyssey shake when you apply the brakes?
You probably have a warped brake rotor. This can happen when the brakes get over heated, usually when "riding the brakes" while going down a long steep hill. Use a lower gear rather than keep continuous pressure on the brakes. The rotors will have to be replaced.
Why is there vibration on braking going down a steep hill?
I could be your rotors are need to be reground. Let your brake man check out your brakes.
When you drive your car down steep hills why do the brakes become hot?
Friction between the brake pads and the wheel drum causes the build up of heat in the braking system. Use a lower gear when descending a steep hill.
