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Old 08-24-2014, 12:19 PM   #10
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Originally Posted by aznatama View Post
ALWAYS engine brake when going down a long downhill unless you like the idea of brake fade. MT or AT, both can engine brake going downhill.
Absolutely. Engine braking always while going downhill. Freewheeling down makes me smell brake pads, especially if the incline is pretty steep that you need to brake very often. Being in gear also lets you get on power immediately if needed.
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