pag-neutral ng 'matic?

[istan]

ilang beses ka na nagpalit ng brake pads bro?

Once pa lng po, nun nag 40k km yun car. Its normal on matics na 40k palit brake pads noh? On both front wheels.

Oh yeah, I don't step on brakes if I'm not stopping. So brakes are not madly heating up. Also, I step on brakes lightly, to slow it down. Di rin ako tinatamad mag shift. On manuals, I'm constantly shifting, to get the right revs.

Ah! Oo nga pala, on roads that's like in Tagaytay highlands or similar. you've got to be crazy not to use engine braking. I just put it in neutral when roads are around 5 degrees downhill, conserving momentum, while not madly increasing speeds.

Yeah, I am fully aware on the conseqences of neutral driving. Thats why when I do that, its on open roads.

Tagaytay to Sta. Rosa = 60kph max, you'll not increase in speed na once you reach 60kph.
Tagaytay to Batangas = 80kph - 100kph, when u reach 100kph...bababa na speeds mo to 80kph, hilly ang daan. After that downhill na naman. On curves, syempre apak ka konti ng brakes.

[CVT]

I understand that we all have our personal preferences. I would just like to encourage the group not to 'drive our vehicles in angel gear,- neutral'.

Delikado po.

[OTEP]

Even on level ground may naaksidente because of freewheeling. But we are not your parents so you don't have to listen to us.

[Gumusut_Amige]

Once pa lng po, nun nag 40k km yun car. Its normal on matics na 40k palit brake pads noh? On both front wheels.
Oh yeah, I don't step on brakes if I'm not stopping. So brakes are not madly heating up. Also, I step on brakes lightly, to slow it down. Di rin ako tinatamad mag shift. On manuals, I'm constantly shifting, to get the right revs.
Ah! Oo nga pala, on roads that's like in Tagaytay highlands or similar. you've got to be crazy not to use engine braking. I just put it in neutral when roads are around 5 degrees downhill, conserving momentum, while not madly increasing speeds.
Yeah, I am fully aware on the conseqences of neutral driving. Thats why when I do that, its on open roads.
Tagaytay to Sta. Rosa = 60kph max, you'll not increase in speed na once you reach 60kph.
Tagaytay to Batangas = 80kph - 100kph, when u reach 100kph...bababa na speeds mo to 80kph, hilly ang daan. After that downhill na naman. On curves, syempre apak ka konti ng brakes.

My regular route is Baguio-Nagulian road with average speed = 40-70 kph only but never attempted to use the Neutral position during downhill, usually used shift position ( D ) =normal to slightly incline road ( 3 ) = incline road about 15 degrees) ( 2 )=more than 30 degrees incline road. Frequently uses engine braking during downhill driving but still I've changed my brake pads at 23K ODO reading.

[istan]

Hmm...maybe you're frequently carrying heavy loads? Might affect the longevity of the pads? Oh well, matipid pala ako sa pads ko.

[Gumusut_Amige]

Hmm...maybe you're frequently carrying heavy loads? Might affect the longevity of the pads? Oh well, matipid pala ako sa pads ko.

info nga dito sa Toyota Baguio, yung Fortuner daw ay minsan 15K ODO reading pa lang ay nagpapalit na ng brake pads.