Any problems with engine breaking
06 June 2006, 09:25 PM
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Any problems with engine breaking
Hi All
As my scooby is the first turbo charged car I have owned I just wanted to know if engine breaking is ok and has no ill effects on the turbo's life, don't want to destroy the turbo. Cheers
LC Scooby
As my scooby is the first turbo charged car I have owned I just wanted to know if engine breaking is ok and has no ill effects on the turbo's life, don't want to destroy the turbo. Cheers
LC Scooby
02 July 2006, 02:55 PM
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I hardly use my brakes at all in normal road driving and my turbo has 130k miles with no apparent ill effects.
Main areas of care as far as I am concerned is to ensure it is well warmed before hammering it and if hot let it cool slowly before switching off.
Main areas of care as far as I am concerned is to ensure it is well warmed before hammering it and if hot let it cool slowly before switching off.
11 July 2006, 08:17 AM
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Originally Posted by Shark Man
No issues, mechanically. Helps against wearing and cooking brake pads and warping discs. 
Obviously be wary of lift-off oversteer though
Obviously be wary of lift-off oversteer though
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