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Old Aug 8, 2010 | 09:48 AM
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Theres another thread about the who makes the best brake but I just want to know the TRUTH about whether to use reverse or put in neutral and apply the brake to back up?
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with a th400 you can do either. just put it in reverse and go or put it in nuetral and engage the brake, the choice is yours. on a th350 you have to use the brake.
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Thats the thing theres a lot of mixed opinions on this and I want to make sure Im not hurting my brand new built trans. Would be great if some sponsors would chime in. Thanks
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i didnt state my opinion im stating a fact.
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Depends on who made the transbrake valve body. Their are many variations.
I provide instructions with each unit I sell.
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Originally Posted by Detroit Gearbox
Depends on who made the transbrake valve body. Their are many variations.
I provide instructions with each unit I sell.
Exactly
The "facts" stated above are ill-informed at best.
Most TH400 pro-brakes require the t-brake solenoid to be activated for reverse.

If you want to know for sure, put a pressure gauge on it and see what the pressures look like in reverse and then neutral with the button engaged.
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thats not what i was told my carl rossler. on a side note whats the difference anyway? whats the big deal about pushing a freaking button?
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i dont vcare to push button, i just dont want to be hutying any parts either way.
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