BD exhaust brake FORD 350

[buc1980]

Anybody install a BD variable vane exhaust brake on 2011-2015 FORD 350?

[coolbreeze01]

buc1980 wrote:
Anybody install a BD variable vane exhaust brake on 2011-2015 FORD 350?

Looks like all you need is the BD exhaust brake control, which will enhance your stock turbo braking.

[Lynnmor]

45Ricochet wrote:
The switch in later models was a big improvement.

It was more than a switch, the turbo on the older versions was small, but had two impellers. This gave good throttle response, but didn't make for a great exhaust brake. The newer version is a single, larger turbo. Throttle response was helped by reprogramming the transmission.

[45Ricochet]

buc1980 wrote:
The factory exhaust brake don't work to good that why ford install in 2016 a new system.

You just don't have on the right shoes, put some "tap shoes" on :W
I've heard they take a bit of getting use to but do work via the brake pedal. The switch in later models was a big improvement.

[cant_remember_I]

In my opinion, the 11 to 14 trucks have enough exhaust braking for towing up to 8000 pounds. Over that, you might need to use the service brakes on some of the steepest grades.

I understand the newer models are even better, but my 2011 pulled my 12k fifth wheel over Donner a few weeks ago and handled it well. You have to get ahead of it, if you want to slow from 70 to 50, the EB won't do it all for you, but it will hold 50 all day.

[Lynnmor]

agesilaus wrote:
Works fine in my 2012 tho it is tempermental. You need:

1) Have tow haul mode on
2) be going 45-50 mph max
3) give the brake pedal a firm tap I mean a hard tap.
4) You may need to repeat the tap several times.

Once it kicks in it works great. I think the added a switch to turn it on directly in 2014 or 15

1) Correct, some that complain don't know that.
2) Only if you want it to shift all the way to second.
3) You must cause the speed to drop slightly with the brakes.
4) No need to repeat or brake real hard, just cause a slight reduction in speed.

The speed reduction is what tells the computer that it needs to get off its butt and help out. 🙂

In my opinion, the 11 to 14 trucks have enough exhaust braking for towing up to 8000 pounds. Over that, you might need to use the service brakes on some of the steepest grades.

[agesilaus]

Works fine in my 2012 tho it is tempermental. You need:

1) Have tow haul mode on
2) be going 45-50 mph max
3) give the brake pedal a firm tap I mean a hard tap.
4) You may need to repeat the tap several times.

Once it kicks in it works great. I think the added a switch to turn it on directly in 2014 or 15

[buc1980]

The factory exhaust brake don't work to good that why ford install in 2016 a new system.

[agesilaus]

Why would you? You have have the factory installed EB already.