Every diesel truck owner wants an engine brake on their rig. That is if they don’t already have one. They help slow your pickup without cooking the brakes. But how do they work? And why don’t pickup ...

You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Power is both the blessing and the curse of diesel engines, which is where retarders, more commonly known as engine brakes, come into play. Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding ...

Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a manufacturer of heavy-duty diesel engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, announced that it will be the engine brake supplier for the Mercedes-Benz 13-liter ...

Getting to the trail head and home again should not be this nerve-wracking. If you tow with a diesel truck, you can eliminate a lot of this worry by installing a supplemental exhaust braking system.

Towing is a big reason contractors and construction companies turn to Ford Super Duties powered by the 6.7L power stroke. Towing a heavy trailer also requires robust braking power, and several years ...

LOUISVILLE, KY. Navistar has increased both power and braking ability for its MaxxForce big bore diesel engines for 2010. The company made the announcement Thursday night at the Mid-America Trucking ...

Fontaine is broadening its flatbed lineup with new models aimed at fleets, including a lightweight aluminum trailer expected in 2027 that emphasizes durability, repairability, and lower cost. Heavy ...

More Jake brakes for Chinese engines Jacobs Vehicle Systems, a global manufacturer of diesel and natural gas engine retarding systems and valve actuation mechanisms, will supply compression release ...

What Is Engine Braking? What Is A Jake Brake? How does engine braking work? How do you engine brake with a manual transmission? How does a jake brake work? How do diesel cars engine brake? This video ...