Engine Brake: How does it work? | Roberts Automotive and Industrial Parts Manufacturing Corporation

If you own a car, then it is very likely that you’ve heard of the term, Engine Brake. By just observing the words, we all know that engine breaks somehow causes the car engine to come to a sudden halt. But do we really know how it actually works? Let us dive into this mystery to further understand the car engine brake.

What is Engine Brake?

Hand Brakes, which can also be referred to as emergency brakes, e-brakes, or parking brakes, trigger the engine brake. It is a latching brake that keeps the car at a stationary state. In manual transmission cars, it is used to assist the car while going up an incline by becoming the car’s second brake as the foot is transferred from the foot brake to the accelerator. Besides the typical hand brakes cars are equipped with foot operated pedals, located right beside the other pedals.

What are its uses?

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