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Old 03-10-2008, 12:48 AM
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Default Re: The good, the bad and the confusion with my recently attempted brake job
When I spoke to some techs at a local Isuzu commercial truck dealer on auto vs. manual, here's impressions I got (Aisin auto vs Isuzu manual):

1. The reason more work trucks are auto is because typical Americans can't drive stickshift properly. For N-series, a multiple-driver manual truck sees dealer ever 1-2 years (worn clutch/transmission) whereas an automatic does not need transmission related repair until 200K+.

2. Engine braking is no different from acceleration as far as transmission wear is concerned.

3. It maybe cheaper to rebuild brakes than transmission but without engine braking. Cost of brake jobs, downtime and safety outweighs a transmission rebuild (in 200k).
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