[Türk Logistics] Guardian Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 Regular Brake (Pressing S) Exhaust Brake or Engine Brake (Pressing B) Retarder (You are appointing keys for this) Hand Brake (Pressing Space) Share your thoughts
dajokr Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 Big fan of retarder, though if heavy enough and grade is steep enough, i will throw engine brake on as well.
_RedWolf_ Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 Hello there! @[Türk Logistics] Mahammad Firstly, I would like to thank you for creating tnis topic for TMP Community, I really do appreciate you are next person, who is making this community active! Now, lets go to answer your questions: Regular brake: (Pressing my brake pedal) Exhaust brake or engine brake ( I dont use) Retarder (I use a button on my wheel G29) Hand Brake (button on my wheel) Thank you! I am looking forward for new topics created by you. Regards, RedWolf_TMP TruckersMP Forum Contributor // Veteran Driver II Reporting a player | Appeal your ban | Support System | Recruitment
Interstate Nomad Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 I use all of the listed brakes, depending on the situation. Mostly, I use the normal brake, followed by the handbrake.
[BEARS] Respect Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 trailer brake , the brake pedal if without a trailer
_sneaht_0810 Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 I usually use the "retarder" in combination with the "regular brake". Kindest regards, Stay safe! _sneaht_0810 | Former TruckersMP Community Moderation Manager
Fuaad Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 I use 3 of them. I usually use 'Retarder' while doing convoys. But it's not always possible cause you can't use Retarder while using Cruise Control. So when I use Cruise Control, I do use normal and Engine brake cause the engine brake sound is good to hear for me.
Farm Shark Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 I usually use normal brake instead of retarder or engine brake; however, I do have mine set to a low intensity that way I have fine control over how much I want to slow down that way I don't tap on my brakes and my truck flies to screeching halt . I also have it set to my brake pedal I use a wheel for even finer control.
dajokr Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Fuaad said: I use 3 of them. I usually use 'Retarder' while doing convoys. But it's not always possible cause you can't use Retarder while using Cruise Control. So when I use Cruise Control, I do use normal and Engine brake cause the engine brake sound is good to hear for me. I can use retarder when using cruise, but can't use engine brake. Interesting
Fuaad Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 6 minutes ago, dajokr said: I can use retarder when using cruise, but can't use engine brake. Interesting As far as I know, Retarder not works while using Cruise Control, if you can use them both at the same time, then congrats your truck is special
Guest Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 5 hours ago, _sneaht_0810 said: I usually use the "retarder" in combination with the "regular brake". Tbh Im i agree with Sneath.
Granite Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Fuaad said: As far as I know, Retarder not works while using Cruise Control, if you can use them both at the same time, then congrats your truck is special 2 hours ago, dajokr said: I can use retarder when using cruise, but can't use engine brake. Interesting Both retarder and engine brake works with cruise control if "automatic retarder" or "automatic engine brake" option is enabled, both will brake automatically when cruise cotrol is engaged. If both options are enabled, retarder will be used preferentially when installed, if it's not, engine brake will be used instead, never both. Manually engaging retarder (retarder increase / retarder decrease) and / or engine brake (engine brake / engine brake toggle / engine brake increase / engine brake decrease) will disable cruise control. 7 hours ago, [BEARS] Respect said: trailer brake , the brake pedal if without a trailer Not a smart thing to do. Firstly, trailers have air brakes just like trucks, when you push down the brake pedal you are operating both truck and trailer air brakes together. Secondly, it is not for driving on the road, trailer brake operated from the cab is on/off switch which blocks the trailer wheels like a parking brake, trailers still do have a parking brake operated manually, usually by a button at the back of the trailer. Both of these are used when coupling/decoupling trailer, performing tug test and, in american trucks, to slide the trailer tandem.
Aiden Zybell Posted August 31, 2021 Report Posted August 31, 2021 Whenever possible I try to use the engine brake to slow down, but if I need to stop quickly I use the normal brake.
A_MIT Posted September 1, 2021 Report Posted September 1, 2021 mostly use Retarder then regular Break .. in emergency situation I use parking break +regular break and engine break
[BEARS] Respect Posted September 1, 2021 Report Posted September 1, 2021 10 hours ago, Granite said: Not a smart thing to do. Firstly, trailers have air brakes just like trucks, when you push down the brake pedal you are operating both truck and trailer air brakes together. Secondly, it is not for driving on the road, trailer brake operated from the cab is on/off switch which blocks the trailer wheels like a parking brake, trailers still do have a parking brake operated manually, usually by a button at the back of the trailer. Both of these are used when coupling/decoupling trailer, performing tug test and, in american trucks, to slide the trailer tandem. As is. It is the 'playful' use of this option that helps keep you in the lane with zero stabilisation.
Loexie Posted September 1, 2021 Report Posted September 1, 2021 I mostly use the regular brake, but I use sometimes hand brakes in emergency situations Kind regards, Loexie Bruijn Logistics | Senior Human Resources
PallePuh Posted September 1, 2021 Report Posted September 1, 2021 I'm going to be honest. Normally I am lazy when driving and don't plan my driving. So I end up using the normal brake / foot brake. If I have a heavy load or need to stop quickly, I use my foot brake in combination with my trailer brake. However, sometimes I use the retarder. If I aimed to drive realistically, I would use the retarder + / engine brake. Human Resources & Admissions staff + Driver for Global Cargo Discord: PallePuh#0001
_Spakz_ Posted September 2, 2021 Report Posted September 2, 2021 mostly use retarder but sometimes its just not enough so I crash into the back of a trailer
Inklink Posted September 2, 2021 Report Posted September 2, 2021 To be honest, I try to use the retarder most of the time, but of course it can't be used every time, so it's a 50/50 mix of both the regular brake and the retarder :). --------------------------------------------------------------- Rules | Recruitment | Feedback | Support | Guides | Report System | Appeal System | Knowledge Base ---------------------------------------------------------------
m4gu3ll Posted September 3, 2021 Report Posted September 3, 2021 Im using retarder because it brakes slowly, but however im using hand brake for trolls Discord: m4gu3ll#3676 || Languages: Polish / English -> My website ▪ My Trucksbook Profile ▪ My WoT Account <- | Ban Appeal | Feedback | Join the Team | Rules |
Anglah99 Posted September 8, 2021 Report Posted September 8, 2021 It's usually retarder with regular brake If something bad happends - hand brake
DinoTVgg Posted September 8, 2021 Report Posted September 8, 2021 It depends on the situation, sometimes I use retarder, sometimes the normal brake and in cases that require a more abrupt brake, I use the handbrake.
Guest Posted September 9, 2021 Report Posted September 9, 2021 I use all of them appropriately. If emergency stop, then all of them at once.
Oscar' Posted September 21, 2021 Report Posted September 21, 2021 It depends on the place but i guess the handbrake. ---------------------------------------
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