2004 Toyota Corolla TRANSMISSION

145,002 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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UNNIKP2003
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Dear Sir,

kindly advise me technical fault can occured doing following practice

I have a habit that while running the car at 120km speed shift the gear D to 2 and before braking the car ( I think I can reduce the speed doing this practice and same time the braking power will be more also , but I want know what are technical problem can occurs in to AT Trans doing this practice ? )

Waiting your advice
Nov 2, 2008 at 4:50 PM
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MMPRINCE4000
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It will put excessive stress on the trans. including the case and motor mounts.
It is also dangerous on wet roads, as you may lose control.

It is far more feasible and cheaper to replace the front brake pads then the trans.
Nov 2, 2008 at 11:58 PM
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