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Retarding forces within an engine used to slow a vehicle
additional external braking mechanisms such as friction brakes or magnetic brakes. The term is often confused with several other types of braking, most notably
Engine_braking
Mechanism of some diesel engines
compression release engine brake, compression brake, or decompression brake is an engine braking mechanism installed on some diesel engines. When activated
Compression release engine brake
Compression_release_engine_brake
Mechanical device that inhibits motion
undercarriage as an air brake. Friction brakes on automobiles store braking heat in the drum brake or disc brake while braking, then conduct it to the
Brake
Means of slowing a diesel engine
flywheel, and therefore more braking power. Braking effectiveness is measured in units of power and is about 60 to 80% of the engine's maximum power output.
Exhaust_brake
Motor vehicle
to work in conjunction with an exhaust brake so two of the engine's four strokes are used to raise engine braking effect - Exhaust and Compression strokes
Volvo_FH
Device for slowing down large vehicles
typically used as an aid to slow vehicles, with the final braking done by a conventional friction braking system. An added benefit retarders can provide is an
Retarder (mechanical engineering)
Retarder_(mechanical_engineering)
Use of the traction motors as generators when slowing a vehicle
heat in brake grid resistors, and "regenerative" if the power is returned to the supply line. Dynamic braking reduces wear on friction-based braking components
Dynamic_braking
Motor vehicle
(640 km). The control turning the engine into an air brake is sufficient for most purposes and the double band brakes are only needed for the steepest
Rover_8
Medium-sized family car produced by AWE
switch under the steering column to benefit from engine braking, which was useful since the front brakes were prone to overheating and fading. However,
Wartburg_353
Type of clutch designed for motorcycles
mitigate the effects of engine braking when riders decelerate. The main purpose of a slipper clutch is to prevent over engine rev and rear wheel hop (or
Slipper_clutch
American engines and related technology company
Jacobs Vehicle Systems, Cummins still uses the Jacobs name for its engine braking products. The company also designs and manufactures multiple variable
Cummins
One-way mechanical transmission device
provide forward drive, but will not provide any engine braking. This is done not so much to avoid engine braking per se, but rather to allow a low throttle
Sprag_clutch
Device used to slow or stop a moving object by generating eddy currents
electromagnet allows the braking force to be varied. When no current is passed through the electromagnet's winding, there is no braking force. When the driver
Eddy_current_brake
Type of motorcycle
incorporates the C-ABS combined braking system sourced from the CBR600RR and CBR1000RR sportbikes. C-ABS distributes the braking forces completely electronically
Honda_VFR1200F
Driving technique
A braking technique where the driver will combine the use of left-foot braking with throttle to dynamically control brake bias and remove engine braking
Left-foot_braking
Sub-brand by Audi that designed for its all-wheel-drive cars
function of distributing torque to the road wheels, namely engine braking. When engine braking is used to slow the car down, with Torsen-based systems,
Quattro (four-wheel-drive system)
Quattro_(four-wheel-drive_system)
Type of motorcycle
control, anti-wheelie, ABS, three levels of engine braking, and ride-by-wire throttle control. In 2025, a new engine was introduced that increased the power
Aprilia_RS660
Topics referred to by the same term
Cartoon Network series Adventure Time Jake brake, an engine braking mechanism installed on some diesel engines Allied reporting name of the Aichi E13A,
Jake
Mechanism which disconnects a driveshaft from a faster-rotating driven shaft
more wear on the brakes as there is no longer any ability to perform engine braking. This may make freewheel transmissions dangerous for use on trucks and
Freewheel
Type of motorcycle
switchable dual-channel combined ABS, traction control system, engine braking control, adaptive brake light, and cornering lights. As a feature, it has no keyless
KTM_390_series
Controlling the speed of a vehicle with a manual transmission
engine speed translate to large changes in acceleration and engine braking. However, with a combination of clutch control and careful use of engine speed
Clutch_control
Component of disc brakes
self-servo effect—the braking force is always proportional to the pressure applied on the braking pedal lever. However many disc brake systems have servo
Brake_pad
Motor vehicle
up-changes during acceleration, and change down earlier to maximise engine braking. Downshifts in all modes of operation include the Powertrain Control
Audi_RS_6
Driving technique
technique to provide engine braking and smoother deceleration/braking while in the intermediate gears. This provides for maximum braking when going from a
Heel-and-toe_shifting
Hybrid car drivetrain made by Toyota
normal engine braking while saving the power for future boost. The regenerative brakes in an HSD system absorb a significant amount of the normal braking load
Hybrid_Synergy_Drive
Series of gas turbine engines developed by Chrysler
Varying stator blades prevent excessive top end speeds and provide engine braking on deceleration. Throttle lag and exhaust gas temperatures at idle plagued
Chrysler_turbine_engine
Type of motorcycle
have Cornering ABS, cornering lights, adaptive brake light, traction control system, or engine braking control. The CBR300R starts at a price of ฿151
Honda CBR250R, CBR300R, and CB300F
Honda_CBR250R,_CBR300R,_and_CB300F
Pressure difference generated in petrol engines
steep hill). This vacuum braking should not be confused with compression braking (aka a "Jake brake"), or with exhaust braking, which are often used on
Manifold_vacuum
Mechanism using friction to resist rotation of a circular plate
disc brakes fade less when hot, and in a heavy vehicle air and rolling drag and engine braking are small parts of total braking force, so brakes are used
Disc_brake
American brake company
place in Clemson, South Carolina and engine brake production in Bloomfield. Uses back pressure to increase braking power by restricting the flow of exhaust
Jacobs_Vehicle_Systems
Type of friction brake for vehicles
air brakes are considered the superior braking system for heavy vehicles (gross weight ~12 tonnes to 15 tonnes) which would overload hydraulic brakes, they
Air_brake_(road_vehicle)
Combination of a tractor unit and one or more semi-trailers to carry freight
Another braking feature of semi-trucks is engine braking, which could be either a compression brake (usually shortened to Jake brake) or exhaust brake or combination
Semi-trailer_truck
Unit of power
of a Prony brake connected to the engine's output shaft. Modern dynamometers use any of several braking methods to measure the engine's brake horsepower
Horsepower
Fail-safe power braking system with compressed air as the operating medium
railway air brake is a railway brake power braking system with compressed air as the operating medium. Modern trains rely upon a fail-safe air brake system
Railway_air_brake
Type of motor vehicle transmission
available forward gear ratios. Low (L): This position provides for engine braking on steep hills. It also provides for a lower gear ratio for starting
Automatic_transmission
Automotive technology
braking system from a driver input apparatus such as a pedal or lever. The three main types of brake-by-wire systems are: electronic parking brakes which
Brake-by-wire
Car model
overcome the problems of oil starvation during overrun (engine braking) for the two-stroke engine, a freewheel device was fitted. The suspension was by
Saab_92
1956–1991 automobile brand of VEB Automobilwerk Eisenach
beneath the steering column, the car did not benefit from engine braking. Because the engine was a two stroke unit, it relied on the passage of the petrol
Wartburg_(marque)
Energy recovery mechanism
safety, the ability to brake all wheels is required. The regenerative braking effect available is limited, and mechanical braking is still necessary for
Regenerative_braking
Transmission
limited-traction situations, where the torque of the engine would gradually move the vehicle, or if engine braking were needed on a downward incline. Once the
Ford_C6_transmission
the system determines to be optimal performance. Unlike a scooter, engine braking is always available when decelerating. The difference between Drive
Human_Friendly_Transmission
Motor vehicle
Drive, and "Braking". In Drive, the car would start in first, and sequentially shift to third and back. In "Braking" (i.e. engine braking), third gear
Cruise-O-Matic
Machine used to measure force or mechanical power
types. The dynamometer has a "braking" torque regulator - the power absorption unit is configured to provide a set braking force torque load, while the
Dynamometer
Car part
assistance to the driver by decreasing the braking effort. It uses a vacuum, usually supplied by the engine, to multiply the driver's pedal effort and
Vacuum_servo
Sixth generation of Honda Civic
ratios for spirited driving with higher engine speeds), and L (lowest ratios to provide maximum engine braking and peak power). The conventional 4-speed
Honda Civic (sixth generation)
Honda_Civic_(sixth_generation)
Method of shifting gears
e. momentarily opened during downshifting) by the driver's heel during braking. Before the introduction of transmission synchronizers in 1927, double
Double-clutching_(technique)
Systems vehicles with multiple power sources use to transmit power to the wheels
to store regenerative braking energy, which can improve efficiency by recovering energy otherwise lost as heat through the braking system. Because a series-hybrid
Hybrid_vehicle_drivetrain
Mechanical device that connects and disconnects two rotating shafts or other moving parts
motorcycles often use slipper clutches to eliminate the effects of engine braking, which, being applied only to the rear wheel, can cause instability
Clutch
Mechanism in drag racing
transmission modifications, like increasing line pressure, and removing engine braking band and beefing up internal components to withstand the harsh launches
Transbrake
Motor vehicle
to overcome the problems of oil starvation on overrun (engine braking) for the two-stroke engine, a freewheel device was fitted. In 1957, two-point seatbelts
Saab_93
Type of automatic transmission for motor vehicles
prevent upward gear changes and will provide maximum engine braking in 1st gear and moderate engine braking in 2nd gear. By selecting L from stationary, or
Borg-Warner_35_transmission
Device to stop a train quickly
expression emergency brake has several meanings: The maximum brake force available to the engine driver from the conventional braking system, usually operated
Emergency_brake_(train)
Train braking system
where there were more brakes than crew members, making emergency braking extremely hit-and-miss) and extremely limited braking power that could be exerted
Vacuum_brake
Motor vehicle
was not thrown to the clutch. Rover's engine braking system was fitted, it has the ability to close the engine's valves. The chassis was suspended from
Rover_20
Sport bike
introduced combined braking, meaning that in all modes except slick, the back brake is applied automatically when the rider applies the front brake. It was offered
BMW_S1000RR
Type of motorcycle
the latter of which can be custom tuned and come with a three-stage engine-braking adjustment and wheelie control. The chassis has been revamped for the
BMW_S1000R
Free-turbine turboshaft engine
air. In a conventional piston engine, engine braking can be used to slow a vehicle without use of the friction brakes; because the power turbine is not
GM_Whirlfire_engine
Differential gearbox that limits the rotational speed difference of output shafts
means the differential will provide some level of limiting action under engine braking. The early Packard Twin Traction unit is designed to function in this
Limited-slip_differential
20th-century American entrepreneur and engineer
Cummins and Cummins Diesel Engines". Retrieved October 7, 2020. Car & Driver Magazine. October 2003 "Cummins to acquire engine braking and cylinder deactivation
Clessie_Cummins
Driving and motorcycle riding technique
keep the braking effort within very tight limits. Excessive braking effort may result in the vehicle heavily understeering, or — if the brake bias is set
Trail_braking
Compact crossover SUV
aids with braking on loose substrates), hill ascent assistance, automatic transmission gear level pre-selection (including optimal engine braking effect)
Volkswagen_Tiguan
Japanese Wankel engine motorcycle
B-point system (explained below) gave smooth running on overrun and some engine braking. Suzuki stopped fitting the B points to the 1976 "A" model, and had
Suzuki_RE5
Car parts used to control the vehicle
Owners Manual - Electronic parking brake - Braking, stopping and parking". www.vwgolf.org. Retrieved 2023-09-05. "WRC Braking technology". Retrieved 27 December
Car_controls
Full-size electric motorcycle by Honda introduced in 2025
Standard, and Sport. In addition, there is regenerative braking that simulates engine braking on deceleration. Honda claims peak output equivalent to
Honda_WN7
Motor vehicle
cc Triumph engine. A minor drawback to the freewheel, particularly for drivers unfamiliar with the Saab, is that it makes engine braking unavailable
Saab_96
content is required. Kinetic (braking) energy recovery system (KERS) allowed. MGU (Motor Generator Unit)-Kinetic (engine-brake) and MGU-Heat (exhaust) energy
Formula_One_engines
Secondary automotive braking system
In a motor vehicle, the parking brake, also known as an emergency brake (e-brake) or handbrake, is a braking mechanism often used to keep the vehicle securely
Parking_brake
Type of motorcycle
off setting available on-the-fly using cruise control switch, ABS, 3 engine braking levels, anti-spin and a ride-by-wire throttle. "Aprilia Tuareg 660:
Aprilia_Tuareg
1949 American film noir
joint breaks as he is driving downhill, preventing downshifting (engine braking). The brakes also seem to fail. In a horrific crash Kinney initially survives
Thieves'_Highway
Type of all-electric sport motorcycle
contributed to by the heavy battery. It has four-level adjustable engine braking, which is also regenerative. The motor is situated near the cast aluminium
Energica_Ego
Car propelled by an electric motor using energy stored in batteries
released, it may slow by engine braking, depending on the type of transmission and mode. EVs are usually equipped with regenerative braking that slows the vehicle
Electric_car
Automatic transmission by Mitsubishi
same sensor data. INVECS would, for example, downshift to increase engine braking while travelling downhill, or similarly automate transmission processes
INVECS
6-speed automatic from 2005
V6 engine). It features an integrated "Tow/Haul" mode for enhanced engine braking and towing performance. For the 2011 model year, the transmission was
Ford_6R_transmission
Automotive technology
control over propulsion as well as steering and braking, which separately are known as steer by wire and brake by wire, along with electronic control over
Drive_by_wire
Third generation of Mazda6
i-ELOOP (intelligent-Energy Loop) technology. i-ELOOP is a regenerative engine braking system that uses the free wheeling alternator to capture energy when
Mazda6_(third_generation)
Heavy-duty line of trucks manufactured by Ford
maximizes available torque. Upon descent, the Tow/Haul mode uses engine braking to help extend brake life and improve driver control. An adaptive shift function
Ford_Super_Duty
Type of vehicle brake
or repeated braking, which can cause the drum to distort, leading to vibration under braking. The other consequence of overheating is brake fade. This
Drum_brake
Temporary diversion of an aircraft engine's thrust
for jet engines equipped with a thrust reverser when thrust is directed forwards for slowing an aircraft after landing. It assists wheel braking and reduces
Thrust_reversal
Hydraulically-intensified braking
applies to the brake pedal. A power braking system consists of several distinct components, including the vacuum booster, master cylinder, brake fluid reservoir
Power_brakes
Cleaning agent for motor vehicles
vehicles. It is also frequently used for cleaning other parts including the engine compartment as a general parts cleaner, although this is not a recommended
Brake_cleaner
Land vehicle steering method
traveling downslope under engine braking, declutching one side to turn can result in a turn in the other direction. In brake-differential steering, power
Differential_steering
Series of full-size SUVs produced by Ford
included SecuriLock with smart key and engine immobilizer, security approach lamps, four-wheel anti-lock braking system (ABS), side-intrusion door beams
Ford_Expedition
Sport bike produced by Honda
dashboard now has a three-position ‘W’ setting, alongside the Power, Engine Braking and Honda Selectable Torque Control (HSTC) traction settings. The ABS
Honda_CBR1000RR
Sports motorcycle
destroy the engine. Electronic rider aids include an anti-lock braking system (ABS), Kawasaki Traction Control (KTRC), Kawasaki Engine Brake Control (KEBC)
Kawasaki_Ninja_H2
Series of subcompact luxury cars produced by Mercedes-Benz
iPhone interface as standard, Collision Prevention Assist Plus autonomous braking made standard and an extra 5 kW for the CLA 220 CDI. Furthermore, the 2016
Mercedes-Benz_CLA
Type of automotive transmission
in the form of locking out higher gears. This was provided to allow engine braking on downhills or prevent the use of overdrive gears when towing and was
Manumatic
Automobile with an electric motor that assists the internal combustion engine
and positioned between the engine and the transmission. MHEVs can also stop the engine when the vehicle is coasting, braking, or idling, and restart it
Mild_hybrid
used to assist braking that does not use friction. such as engine braking or axle-mounted electromagnetic retarders. See also engine brake. Sleeper berth
Glossary of the American trucking industry
Glossary_of_the_American_trucking_industry
Commercial or utilitarian motor vehicle
exhaust brake retarder when traversing a downgrade. There has been noise regulation put in place to help control where and when the use of engine braking retarders
Truck
Driver-assistance system
any brake input from the driver. A vehicle can perform controlled descent using the anti-lock braking system (ABS) and in some cases engine braking. If
Hill_descent_control_system
Type of motorcycle
freewheel to lessen the risk of sliding when the rider uses excessive engine braking. The 1400GTR is fitted with a keyless ignition, KIPASS (Kawasaki's Intelligent
Kawasaki_1400GTR
Measure of the fuel efficiency of internal combustion engines
different engines to be directly compared. The term "brake" here as in "brake horsepower" refers to a historical method of measuring torque (see Prony brake).
Brake-specific fuel consumption
Brake-specific_fuel_consumption
Type of motorcycle
settings: Sport, Touring, and Rain. Sport mode provides maximum power, engine braking, and torque; Touring mode scales back the responsiveness and improves
Aprilia_Mana_850
Motor vehicle
not just when the brake pedal is pressed, making it act like engine braking, rather than coasting. ECC bought C1s and removed the engine and fuel tank, to
Citroën_C1_ev'ie
Sport touring motorcycle
VFR800 has a CBS linked braking system. This is a departure from traditional motorcycle braking system where front and rear braking are independent of each
Honda_VFR800
Automotive design
for rear-engined cars to understeer out of a corner. In these respects, an RR can be considered to be an exaggeration of MR – harder braking, faster and
Rear-engine, rear-wheel-drive layout
Rear-engine,_rear-wheel-drive_layout
System used in trucks manufactured in the US
driver greater control over the transmission, enhancing operation when engine braking or less frequent shifting is desired. Gear ratios: Applications: Chevrolet
Allison_1000_transmission
Motor vehicle
work not with money, but with a 450SEL 6.9. "Safe Braking: Start of developing Bosch's anti-lock braking system ABS, The first production-ready ABS". Bosch
Mercedes-Benz_450SEL_6.9
Type of motorcycle
Interceptor and Continental GT, share the same engine, frame, suspension, wheels, brakes, exhausts and mufflers. The engine is a wet-sump, 648 cc, air/oil cooled
Royal_Enfield_Interceptor_650
brake on two-strokes essentially mimicked the four-stroke compression braking effect. Using throttle-off engine compression for at least some braking
Compression_release
ENGINE BRAKING
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Girl/Female
Arthurian Legend American French Greek
In Arthurian legend, Elaine was mother to Sir Lancelot's son Galahad.
Girl/Female
Latin
Worthy.
Girl/Female
Greek Latin
The sea nymphs.
Female
Turkish
Feminine form of Turkish Emin, EMINE means "honest, reliable, trustworthy."
Male
Turkish
Turkish name ENGIN means "vast."
Female
Greek
Feminine form of Greek Nêreus, NERINE means "daughter of Nereus" or "sea sprite" or "wet one." It is also the name of a genus of plants native to South Africa but now spread worldwide. It is a bulb plant that produces beautiful pink funnel-shaped flowers in the fall, similar to the Belladonna Lily, though smaller. In use by the English.
Girl/Female
English
Good elf.
Surname or Lastname
English (Cumbria)
English (Cumbria) : variant of Irvin.
Female
English
English short form of Latin Angela, ANGIE means "angel, messenger."
Girl/Female
Teutonic
Intimidating fame.
Girl/Female
Greek
Rock.
Girl/Female
Anglo Saxon Gaelic
Elfin.
Girl/Female
Greek
Wellborn. Feminine of Eugene.
Girl/Female
Indian
Lovable
Boy/Male
American, British, Celtic, English
Noble; White
Female
English
Old French form of Greek HelénÄ“, possibly ELAINE means "torch." In Malory's Morte D'Arthur (Death of Arthur), this is the name of the tragic figure who dies of grief because Sir Lancelot is unable to return her love.Â
Boy/Male
Greek American
Well-born. Famous bearer: Prince Eugene of Savoy; American playwright Eugene O'Neill.
Female
English
Feminine form of Greek Nereus, NERINE means "daughter of Nereus" or "sea sprite" or "wet one." It is also the name of a genus of plants native to South Africa but now spread worldwide. It is a bulb plant that produces beautiful pink funnel-shaped flowers in the fall, similar to the Belladonna Lily, though smaller. In use by the English.
Female
French
French form of Welsh Enid, ENIDE means "soul."
Female
French
French form of Roman Latin Leontina, LÉONTINE means "lion-like."
ENGINE BRAKING
ENGINE BRAKING
Boy/Male
American, Australian, British, English, French, Latin
Raven-haired
Boy/Male
Indian
This ws the name of Wahb Ibn
Boy/Male
Indian, Sanskrit
Indestructible
Girl/Female
Tamil
Gods name, King of beauty
Female
Russian
(ЛидиÑ) Bulgarian and Russian form of Greek Lydia, LIDIYA means "of Lydia."
Biblical
treasurer of a tooth
Girl/Female
Christian & English(British/American/Australian)
Mighty with a Spear
Boy/Male
Sikh
The diamond of gods light
Boy/Male
English
Maker of tiles.
Girl/Female
American, Christian, Gujarati, Indian, Kannada
Graceful; Slender
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a.
Complete in all parts; undivided; undiminished; whole; full and perfect; not deficient; as, the entire control of a business; entire confidence, ignorance.
v. t.
To take the lining out of; hence, to empty; as, to unline one's purse.
v. t.
To equip with an engine; -- said especially of steam vessels; as, vessels are often built by one firm and engined by another.
v. t.
To engird.
v. t.
To gain for service; to bring in as associate or aid; to enlist; as, to engage friends to aid in a cause; to engage men for service.
a.
Belonging to, or proceeding from, the original stock; native; hence, not counterfeit, spurious, false, or adulterated; authentic; real; natural; true; pure; as, a genuine text; a genuine production; genuine materials.
a.
Andean; as, Andine flora.
n.
A contriver; an inventor; a contriver of engines.
v. t.
To clothe with, or as with, ermine.
v. t.
To assault with an engine.
n.
One who manages as engine, particularly a steam engine; an engine driver.
n.
The act or art of managing engines, or artillery.
v. t.
To lay out or construct, as an engineer; to perform the work of an engineer on; as, to engineer a road.
n.
Engines, in general; instruments of war.