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Re: Diesel engine braking
Posted to Technical Theory Forum on 7/28/2017

I think there is braking from friction rings bearings etc. it can be more than you think. To increase the braking diesels add engine brakes. Depending on the size of the engine ( 11 l or more ) you could have more than 50 hp just due to friction. Login to read more.