What are Engine Braking and Service Braking?
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Engine braking involves flexibly using the parking brake to minimize the use of foot braking. Below are the functions and principles of engine braking: Functions of Engine Braking: Engine braking refers to lifting the throttle pedal without depressing the clutch, utilizing the compression resistance generated by the engine's compression stroke, internal friction, and intake/exhaust resistance to create a braking effect on the drive wheels. Principles of Engine Braking: Engine braking means keeping the vehicle in gear without applying the throttle, so the engine does not provide traction. Instead, the rotation of the wheels drives the transmission system, and the idling engine generates a counteracting resistance on the vehicle. Higher gears result in less engine resistance, while lower gears produce more. This differs from clutch braking, brake braking, and parking braking.