Will the new Ram 1500 diesel need an exhaust brake?

Hammerhead wrote:
Other than saving wear on the brake pads is the only other advantage to an exhaust brake just the ability to provide braking power on long downhill grade when simply downshifting isn't enough to otherwise keep you from riding the brake pedal all the way down the hill?

Definitely cuts brake wear. No brake fading on hills is the most important part. With an exhaust brake, most downhills can be taken a gear or two higher, and you still won't need to use your foot brake. An exhaust brake is worth the money if you tow or not with a diesel pickup.