So, if you have an exhaust brake, do you use it in town?
Just wondering if the "no engine brake" signs we see in town apply to our trucks.


Also have you ever gotten a ticket for using it?

 

I use mine all the time, I don't think it's really that loud and it's just SO cool!

 

All the time. It's loud enough to hear but not so loud it disturbs anyone.

 

i guarantee if i had one i would flip the switch all the time through town.

 

i run mine all the time. although i dont have one on my dodge. this ones on my kw with 3406 cat. and i have never got a ticket.

 

It's not an engine brake, it's an exhaust brake.

You won't get a ticket for using your exhaust brake. If you use it running around empty, it might be a good idea to wire in a relay to kick your brake lights on when the exhaust brake is engaged. That way you won't get pulled over for no brake lights, or rear ended by someone who's not paying attention.

 

I leave mine on all the time. I've never heard of anyone getting stopped for using an exhaust brake in a "no engine brake" zone. As for the brake lights, I see no difference in using the exhaust brake from gearing down to slow when coming to a stop. You don't have brake lamps then either until you actually step on the pedal.


Dan

 

Same here as Coyle, if I had one, I would surely use it all the time if fo rno other reason, save the brakes...

and they sound flippin sweeeet