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Originally Posted by Tcoat
They didn't drive there prior to handbrakes?
You gonna try to convince me that the truckers driving there use handbrakes?
If guys can move a 15 ton truck on a hill without using a handbrake then surely people can manage their 2700 pound cars.
Sorry
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Spot on. I drive 40+ ton trucks, we literally cant use the park brake for take-offs due to the design of the air system, I mean, you can do it if you like but it doesn't do the truck any favors. We do however have a little trick with high torque diesels where you release the clutch just a little before you take your foot off the brake, this holds the rig nicely in place allowing a beautiful smooth takeoff even on the wildest inclines, but shhhh! we don't want mere mortals knowing our secrets!
