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3Hotdogs

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3. Side question, unrelated to your foot warmer. I believe you are a truck driver. So,

Reply to Duncanpup (Original post)

Sat Jul 12, 2025, 08:26 AM

Jul 12

heavy duty trucks have an "engine brake." This is in addition to the brakes on the wheels. Drivers call this the "Jake brake." How did it get that name?

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In the morning I'll wear flip flops to sit on the back patio to drink coffee. And then I end up barefoot. [View all] Duncanpup Jul 12 OP

Semi-mobile foot warmer. . . . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #1

Sometimes a dog's plan does come together. Extra points if you're in boxers and an old robe. marble falls Jul 12 #2

Stop looking over my fence. Duncanpup Jul 12 #5

Replace the missing slats. I don't need no ladder for the full view, dammit. Stepstool's plenty good. marble falls Jul 12 #7

Side question, unrelated to your foot warmer. I believe you are a truck driver. So, 3Hotdogs Jul 12 #3

That I do not know the answer. Duncanpup Jul 12 #4

Stuff like this comes into my head once in a while. 3Hotdogs Jul 12 #8

All standard transmissioned vehicles have "engine brakes", it's using engine compression to slow the vehicle. marble falls Jul 12 #6

Jakes brakes are different though related Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #9

I found a great new tool for the answer Bernardo de La Paz Jul 12 #10