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Originally Posted by ember1205
Providing additional braking from the engine is not likely to add much, if any, to the overall braking power. In a front-drive vehicle, you're still going to be at the full limit of braking power from the brakes alone before ABS kicks in. In a rear-drive vehicle, you're adding braking strength to the weaker half of the braking system - weight shifts forward to the front wheels and reduces the overall capability of the rear wheels to provide meaningful amounts of braking effort whether by brakes or from the engine. The rear wheels have a big reduction in grip during heavy braking.
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It will shorten your stopping distance, due to reverse torque of the gear.
Its not a true engine brake like on a semi, but it will definitely stop you faster than running at the highest possible gear under the same condition.