796K views · 7.3K reactions | What Every Trucker Should Know About Engine Braking (AKA the Jake Brake!) Every truck driver should know how to best utilize their truck's engine brake. In this video, we talk about what the jake brake is, how it works and most importantly, best use of the Jake Brake. | Smart Trucking | Facebook

Engine brake also known as Jake brake is a braking process by using the engine's internal resistance, occurring when you lift your foot off the accelerator in gear, creating a vacuum that resists wheel rotation, especially effective when downshifting to a lower gear, saving your physical brakes and improving efficiency, particularly on downhill grades. 🚛 #EuroTruckSimulator2 #ETS2 #game #gamingcommunity #gaming | OBiFLY