Quote Originally Posted by patch697 View Post
I don't have an auto but if I wish to pull of some speed on a descent I softly apply some hand break, as with Patrols this is on the drive shaft so it works much the same as engine braking & a whole lot less chance of locking up a wheel.

Im tipping the same method would also work well with an auto.
This is the method I currently use with my auto and I find it works well.

I am keen to give the "driving through the brakes" a go if it is a better way of doing it.