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<BLOCKQUOTE class="ip-ubbcode-quote"><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-title">quote:</div><div class="ip-ubbcode-quote-content">Originally posted by Alec W:
In the trucking world you are taught to use the breaks vs. the engine because they are cheaper to replace. The exceptions are steep inclines where the breaks could overheat (also trucks have other forms of breaks like muffler and magnetic). In general it’s hard to overheat the breaks on a regular SUV, I once managed to do this on my Suburban driving down Pikes Peek in Colorado but that’s not really normal driving conditions. </div></BLOCKQUOTE>

What trucking world are you refering to? All truck drivers are using the engine to decelerate. You always downshift coming to a stop and use the engines compression as help. Heavy trucks overheat the brakes and fade quickly, not to mention braking reduces the air pressure. I'm just talking 18 wheelers here . As far as suv's , i use all the engine braking i can before i use the brakes . But i believe riding the brakes is some peoples preference and theres nothing the matter with that either.