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MAMalody · 08-23-2010, 06:43 PM

I need some help on a mountain driving question. I have '02 F350 diesel with a PacBrake. I do not have a tow/command package. As far as I know the Pacbrake and the brakes on the trailer (3575RL) are adjusted properly. Why is it on long downgrades that I have trouble controlling the descent? Are there adjustments on the Pilot Commander that are internal that need to be adjusted for more braking capacity? Would it be to my benefit to downshift from drive to D2 - I have never tried that? I have always just let the transmission do it's own thing. I know these are basic questions I should have figured out by now, but, I have not yet figured it out. I do limited mountain driving. It just seems that the downgrades should be simpler than they are.

08-23-2010, 06:43 PM	#1
MAMalody Montana Master Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Pasco Posts: 986 M.O.C. #5972	Mountain Driving I need some help on a mountain driving question. I have '02 F350 diesel with a PacBrake. I do not have a tow/command package. As far as I know the Pacbrake and the brakes on the trailer (3575RL) are adjusted properly. Why is it on long downgrades that I have trouble controlling the descent? Are there adjustments on the Pilot Commander that are internal that need to be adjusted for more braking capacity? Would it be to my benefit to downshift from drive to D2 - I have never tried that? I have always just let the transmission do it's own thing. I know these are basic questions I should have figured out by now, but, I have not yet figured it out. I do limited mountain driving. It just seems that the downgrades should be simpler than they are.