Mopar1973Man
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- Joined
- Aug 22, 2011
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- Location
- New Meadows, Idaho
- Ram Year
- 1996, 2002
- Engine
- 1996 Dodge 1500 (V8-5.9L) & 2002 Dodge Ram 2500 (5.9L Cummins)
Well a simple answer is a exhaust brake! I did my first brake pad change since I bought the truck brand new. I had 187K miles on the odometer and still had pads left but figure I better not push my luck since everything is up and down hills in Idaho...
Steep stuff!
So here is a few video on how I use my exhaust brake and service brakes...
Standard stop...
Getting the most from a exhaust brake - YouTube
7% grade with tight corners...
Getting the most from a exhaust brake (7% grade) - YouTube
Steep stuff!
So here is a few video on how I use my exhaust brake and service brakes...
Standard stop...
Getting the most from a exhaust brake - YouTube
7% grade with tight corners...
Getting the most from a exhaust brake (7% grade) - YouTube
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