Aftermarket exhaust (electronic) brake
I'm driving a 07 Duramax Classic that doesn't have the exhaust brake that comes on the newer trucks. I'd like to have one because it seems like we are always crossing the Rockies. I tried the Banks br...
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I installed a US Gear 'decelerator' EB on my '07 RAM CTD
It is electric operated......large constant duty solenoid controls DC power to HD solenoid on EB.
That's why I went with it.........all electric. Simple install.
When switch on dash board is turned ON power os available thru a control module. When I let up on accelerator pedal EB closes 4" butterfly (has a 2" bypass valve that controls backpressure max 50#)
Truck/14K 5vr in tow/haul mode-------6% grade turn on EB and speed will reduce/hold 45 mph
Used it on CO Hwy 550........and truck brakes rarely got used except for switchbacks
Best mod I did to truck.
NOW some folks have had issues with US Gear EB........bushing galling up----EB sticking (read about)
BUT mine has been flawless for 8 yrs.
It will 'test' cycle every time you turn truck key to ON position but can be defeated by quick tap on accelerator pedal.........maybe folks are doing that and then sooting etc can build up.
I let mine cycle every-time :H
It is electric operated......large constant duty solenoid controls DC power to HD solenoid on EB.
That's why I went with it.........all electric. Simple install.
When switch on dash board is turned ON power os available thru a control module. When I let up on accelerator pedal EB closes 4" butterfly (has a 2" bypass valve that controls backpressure max 50#)
Truck/14K 5vr in tow/haul mode-------6% grade turn on EB and speed will reduce/hold 45 mph
Used it on CO Hwy 550........and truck brakes rarely got used except for switchbacks
Best mod I did to truck.
NOW some folks have had issues with US Gear EB........bushing galling up----EB sticking (read about)
BUT mine has been flawless for 8 yrs.
It will 'test' cycle every time you turn truck key to ON position but can be defeated by quick tap on accelerator pedal.........maybe folks are doing that and then sooting etc can build up.
I let mine cycle every-time :H
