How important is the exhaust brake?
I'm a flatlander from the gulf coast. I've only been out west once but I loved it and want to go back. I've looked at several smaller class c or class b+ rigs. Some are gas and some are diesel. Found ...
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On my International diesel, I don't have an exhaust brake, but my Allison transmission does have a Williams hydraulic fan retarder mounted to the back of the transmission that does the same thing for the tranny as an exhaust brake does for an engine. The retarder works awesome, about as well as the giant air service brakes. The only thing is I have to be careful not to overheat the tranny from using the retarder too much. I keep a close eye on the tranny temp gauge when using the retarder alot. It works so good that would not want to have the same truck without the retarder.
