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For context, the unique sound of heavy truck braking is when they use their engine to save pads. There are places where engine compression braking is specifica
by ethbro 10y ago
For context, the unique sound of heavy truck braking is when they use their engine to save pads.
There are places where engine compression braking is specifically prohibited due to noise concerns.
See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_brake https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Compression_release_engine_b... (also called Jake brake by truckers)
- nawitus 10y agoHad to Google it, since I've never heard it in Europe: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPRLOyWKxmk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wPRLOyWKxmk
- ssharp 10y agoI'm not sure if engine brakes cause the city braking noise though. I tend to notice more of the air brake sounds when the air pressure get released.