Jake Braking A 5er Down Long Steep Incline
Just arrived at our vacation destination yesterday. I had my factory “jake”brake set and the cruise control on when I crested the top of the largest hill going into this part of the country. I’ve ...
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rhagfo wrote:ReneeG wrote:Retired JSO wrote:
I tow in tow mode and use cruise control all the time with the exhaust brake engaged. The OP has a 2019 F-350, I have a 2018 F-350, my exhaust brake has no auto, it’s either on or off.
We have a 2011 F350 and the true engine compression brake (not exhaust) is only off or on with setting the Tow Haul Mode.
I agree with Ron, please explain all recent HD pickup use an exhaust brake, which uses some means of restriction of the exhaust gases.
Now PacBrake offered a Load Lash device for the Cummins 6.7, that was more like an engine brake.
It's not a true exhaust brake, but merely uses the transmission and the back pressure of the engine. It works and it's efficient, but Ram owners , I beleive, have true exhaust braking.
