aniken I don't suffer from insanity; I enjoy every minute of it Donating Members 4,316 Member For: 22y 3m 23d Gender: Male Location: Sydney, south west Posted 07/08/03 10:11 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:11 PM Raised by someone else in the infamous '0-100 which is quicker' thread, but I am interested on wider opinions on whether downshifting in SSS mode instead of using the brakes is a bad thing for the engine. Since I have been getting brake shudder, I have been using the SSS mode more, and have taken a liking to slowing the car down by going down through the gears instead of using the brakes. I find I use the brakes much less than before, especially in heavy traffic. But, am I damaging the engine in the process ?Any thoughts? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
DallasQLD Lifetime Members 1,197 Member For: 22y 4m 7d Gender: Male Location: Albany Creek QLD Posted 07/08/03 10:31 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:31 PM There is an old saying....Brakes are for slowing and gears are for going....I cant see that you would damrge the engine doing this though. Get the brakes fixed more importantly!Get up Ford and tell them to fix em. Other wise they will get the "Forum curse"! Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41511 Share on other sites More sharing options...
NT TURBO Member 1,128 Member For: 22y 28d Gender: Male Location: Darwin NT Posted 07/08/03 10:56 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 10:56 PM I'm more worried about clutches in the auto, I know whats cheeper, brake discs/pads V auto rebuild? Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41528 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cro Flower Power Lifetime Members 6,114 Member For: 22y 6m 2d Gender: Male Location: Sydney Posted 07/08/03 11:34 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 11:34 PM I'm always using the SSS to slow down.I can't bear to pull up such a heavy car on brakes alone, and would be interested to hear some technical info on this... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41537 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest skanka Guests Posted 07/08/03 11:35 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 11:35 PM I use sss to brake all the time, I tend to go for a downshift before the brake every time (used to manuals )Shouldnt do any damage, and if I does I'll throw the keys at the dealer and get them to fix it, advantages of new car warranty, it doesnt say anywhere in the manual not to use it to slow down. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41538 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superoo Member 340 Member For: 22y 5m 11d Gender: Male Posted 07/08/03 11:44 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 11:44 PM I also use the SSS to slow down. Would seem a bit strange to have the SSS for upshifts only. I began using it to try and avoid the no cost optional extra that many have experienced (shudder) but alas I believe after 6000 kms, the first signs are appearing. In any case, I feel the downshift provides great braking assistance so I'll keep using it. I've driven the car this way with a dealer and he basically said it was fine. 2 years and 9 months warranty left..... Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41541 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cam Member 397 Member For: 22y 2m 13d Location: Brisbane Posted 07/08/03 11:53 PM Share Posted 07/08/03 11:53 PM I down shift also - but usually only to 2nd gear. (7000kms no shudder yet) Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41542 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZMAN Member 669 Member For: 21y 11m 11d Location: Inglewood, W.A Posted 08/08/03 01:49 AM Share Posted 08/08/03 01:49 AM I also use the SSS to downshift...go easier on the brakes...besides the brake sqeal is way too irritating Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41552 Share on other sites More sharing options...
1axr TEAM BLUEPRINT Member 913 Member For: 22y 2m 8d Location: Perth W.A. Posted 08/08/03 01:50 AM Share Posted 08/08/03 01:50 AM I have always used the gears to slow me down but only gently. never put it into a gear that the vehicle is going to fast for and have never had any problems with transmissions, both manual and auto. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41553 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Falchoon I see red Member 5,758 Member For: 22y 3m 26d Location: nowhere in particular Posted 08/08/03 01:59 AM Share Posted 08/08/03 01:59 AM I sometimes use the gears to slow down in my auto, but usually if I'm doing a high speed stop or slow down for a corner. Problem is sometimes the box won't go back a gear, need to shift it 2 sometimes 3 times before it will go down a gear. I've put this down to me going to fast and there must be some cut out to stop it shifting back at too higher speed in case of engine/tranny damage. I must check this out again on the weekend as I seem to recall this wasn't always the go. Link to comment https://www.fordxr6turbo.com/forum/topic/5267-downshifting-in-sss-instead-of-braking/#findComment-41560 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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