engine braking

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• Engine braking — is where the retarding forces within an engine are used to slow a vehicle down, as opposed to using an external braking mechanism, for example friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking,… …   Wikipedia

• engine braking effect — A retarding effect of an engine when the vehicle is in gear with the throttle closed. Also called a jake brake …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• braking — The action of operating the devices for slowing the motion of a vehicle. Also see active braking time all out braking cadence braking diagonal split braking system dual circuit braking system dual line braking system dual braking system engine… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• braking effect — See engine braking effect …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• engine brake — (Energy Retarder or jake brake) A system that allows for slowing of a vehicle that is independent of the conventional braking systems. A driver would normally down shift to slow his descent of a hill, using engine compression. The engine brake… …   Dictionary of automotive terms

• Compression release engine brake — Jacobs Engine Brake Division logo. A vie …   Wikipedia

• Dynamic braking — Norfolk Southern Unit #5348 with a Dynamic brake. The cooling grill for the brake grid resistors is at the top center of the locomotive. Dynamic braking is the use of the electric traction motors of a railroad vehicle as generators when slowing… …   Wikipedia

• Left-foot braking — is the technique of using the left foot to operate the brake pedal in an automobile, leaving the right foot dedicated to the throttle pedal. [ [http://www.team oneil.com/press4.htm Team O Neil Rally School Car Control Center | Press ] ] It… …   Wikipedia

• Mid-engine design — A mid engine layout describes the placement of an automobile engine between the rear and front axles. Another term for this is mid ship.[citation needed] Contents 1 Benefits 2 Drawbacks 3 …   Wikipedia

• Bank engine — A bank engine (United Kingdom/Australia) (colloquially a banker) or helper engine or pusher engine (North America) is a railway locomotive that temporarily assists a train that requires additional power or traction to climb a grade (or bank ).… …   Wikipedia

• Diesel engine — Diesel engines in a museum Diesel generator on an oil tanker …   Wikipedia