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Old 11-29-2017, 07:02 AM   #34
Desert185
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Originally Posted by larry337 View Post
Exactly. The exhaust brake could potentially lock up your drive tires on slippery roads. Even braking is more desirable. I live in the snow belt, drive a semi pulling doubles for a living, and trust me when the drives lock up the tractor goes sideways. I ain't telling you not too use it, but I rarely use it in bad weather. It all depends on grip and how much weight is on the wheels. I prefer to control my speed and following distance with proper braking.

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I can see that and applaud your experience, but maybe we should define slippery. Wet roads or icy, snowy roads. Big difference, I think. Personally, I don’t tow on snow or ice and have not had a problem in the rain by downshifting or using the exhaust brake. In my case, the two don’t happen simultaneously, which I’ve heard happens with the newer, computer controlled systems of tow/haul automatic-EB combos. If that’s the case, it sounds like a negative “improvement” to assist the driving experience.
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