Exhaust Brake Buying...

I'm going with Pacbrake... that's for the replies.

I have a PacBrake on my 2004.5 Ram, former owner installed it. However, I have nothing to compare it to as this is my first vehicle with an exhaust brake, but it has been great! Pulling a 7500 lb TT down long mountain roads, I seldom ever have to use the service brakes.

Good luck with your choice!

PacBrake and BD are made within 30 miles of each other. Only the old 12 valve Cummins needed stronger valve springs.

Had the p brake on my 06 3500 srw pulling a 15 k fiver,loved it ,seldom used the trailer brakes,set it on cruise and go.

Pretty much needs to be hooked into the Ecm regardless of brand. Otherwise it would require constant attention and be more likely to be damaged or cause damage.

I had a PAC Brake on my ‘97 Cummins....and was pleased with it’s performance!

Connect to pin 42... I can do it.

Gulfcoast wrote:
What I would like is the simplest one to wire up. Not sure I want to get into the ECM wiring. I can do it, but I rather not have too.

Well PacBrake requires inserting one wire into the ECM connector.

What I would like is the simplest one to wire up. Not sure I want to get into the ECM wiring. I can do it, but I rather not have too.

Grit dog wrote:
Put a BD brake on about 6 years and 60k ago. No issues, works great.
Compressor works well for airbags and bike tires. Plumbed a valve and air hose into the air line to the brake.

The PacBrake also come with an On Board Air. With my 2001 5 speed manual, empty I could almost bring the truck to a stop with just the EB, in not much more distance than with service brakes.