Downshift Braking ??
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Joined: Sep 1999
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From: Evans, GA
Quote - I believe engine braking was a technique used by the old timers when there were no power brakes. I'm not sure it had any relevance then and it clearly doesn't have any now. I hope I didn't insult any of you old timers - Unquote
It was a learned and practiced skill when cars were equipped with mechanical brakes and was also akin to double-clutchin. If you have never driven one of those really old ones you have missed a real experience. Locate one and try it, just don't get on a public highway while you are learning.
It was a learned and practiced skill when cars were equipped with mechanical brakes and was also akin to double-clutchin. If you have never driven one of those really old ones you have missed a real experience. Locate one and try it, just don't get on a public highway while you are learning.
