trans brake
A trans brake helps cars with automatic transmissions get ready to go fast by locking the wheels so the engine can rev up without moving. This makes it easier to do things like burnouts before a race.
A trans brake is a device used in automatic transmissions that allows the driver to lock the transmission output while applying power to the engine, enabling higher RPMs before launch. This is particularly useful in drag racing to achieve better launches and burnouts.
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"So trans-brake, as I understand it, you're basically engaging first gear and reverse simultaneously. ... So yeah, we apply a second gear and reverse at the same time, which locks up the gearbox."
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