Exhaust Brake
Just got a new pickup with exhaust brake on it,I was told that some people keep it on all the time,What's the reason for that?Thanks
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Sport45 wrote:Cummins12V98 wrote:Sport45 wrote:
I didn't advocate towing without the exhaust brake. Just think turning it on every time you're behind the wheel is a waste.
That's my opinion and I'm stick'n to it. :)
Does your truck have an exhaust brake?
No it doesn't. But the one I'm ordering this year will.
My opinion (and it's only an opinion) stands. It's based on what I've learned through reading about light duty truck EB's.
My gas engine has pretty effective compression braking. I don't advocate using compression braking (downshifting) every time you want to slow down either even if it does make brake pads last longer.
You can do what you want with your truck. I always turn on EB and TH after starting the truck. Service MGR at Dave smith Motors suggested I do so all the time. Head West coast Chrysler Warranty person says to do so.
Fact is line pressures are higher in TH and it keeps your engine rpm's up and trans in the proper gear for the speed you are driving. When driving thru town without TH and you apply the go pedal and you are in 6th you are adding stress to your torque converter. Keeping EB on with TH makes the Service brakes last longer. Turbo stays working better.
