Will the new Ram 1500 diesel need an exhaust brake?
I have zero towing or hauling experience with a diesel engine and just wondered how important that kind of feature might be with this new 3 liter wonder.
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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?
Pretty big advantages I think. Brakes work great at the top of the hill, using an EB makes sure they will still work great when you get to the bottom. They will also help the engine warm up faster from a cold start.
