Exhaust Brake: Jake Vs PacBrake Vs Others?
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Exhaust Brake: Jake Vs PacBrake Vs Others?
So I have decided the next upgrade for my truck is going to be an Exhaust Brake. I don't know too much about the manufactures and their +'s and -'s, I don't want to make the mistake of choosing the wrong one or one with problems or an inferior performer, since they are a little pricey. Basically if I'm going to spend the money I want to get the best one but since I know nothing about them other than how they work and how awesome they are, I just wanted to get some feed back so I could make an educated decision. If anyone had any input it would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks All
P.S. I have a 5spd
Thanks All
P.S. I have a 5spd
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pacbrake is air operated, so you get a 150psi electric driven air compressor with the kit and a 1/2 gallon tank. the air is useful for other things like horns, filling inner tubes for the kids, etc. the compressor is only on when it is needed. it is what i have had on my rig for 2 years now. no issues. install is straightforward and the directions are very clear.
jacobs is vacumm operated, so there is a belt driven vacumm pump included, which is turning anytime the engine is running, whether the brake is applied or not= constantly wearing. i have not used one, nor installed one so cant comment on that aspect.
there is the bd and usgear brakes.
jacobs is vacumm operated, so there is a belt driven vacumm pump included, which is turning anytime the engine is running, whether the brake is applied or not= constantly wearing. i have not used one, nor installed one so cant comment on that aspect.
there is the bd and usgear brakes.
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I have 2, a banks brake that works like all the others and I just got a US gear brake (waste gated)it is by far a stronger working brake ...It pulls all the way down to idle were the others need RPMs to work. and cost $900 buck and change.
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I've had my BD turbo mount brake for about 5 years now. Have had zero problems with it so far.
It just limits your choices if your going to upgrade turbos that's all.
Jeff
It just limits your choices if your going to upgrade turbos that's all.
Jeff
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