What does a engine break mean?

Answer 1

Engine braking is simply using the engine's compression to slow the vehicle. When you lift your foot off the gas, the engine resistance will slow your vehicle down. Engine braking is used specifically with big rig diesel trucks since diesel engines have a higher compression ratio which gives more resistance than a regular gas engine.

Answer 2

An engine break is exactly that, mainly used on big trucks it uses the engine as a brake by shutting off the fuel so it only compresses air causing it to slow down.

Answer 3

A jake brake on a diesel uses the exhaust stroke to slow the rig down instead of using the brakes, like downshifting on a car, uses the engine to slow down the vehicle

Answer 4

Engine breaking is the process of slowing down the engine, to slow down the wheels and ultamitely, to slow down the car. Its similar to downshifting, and conserves the breaks.

Answer 5

from the name it implies, "break using the engine"
there are diff, types of breaks:
-hand break
-foot break
-engine break

engine break: when you are shifting your gear to a lower level. and at the same tym you stop the fuel intake to the engine.