This makes exhaust brakes invaluable for handling steep inclines where a truck driver needs to have much more minute control over their vehicle. As an added bonus, the extra stopping power from an ...

If you haven't heard of Jake breaks, you're probably not alone. But how is this variation any different from the regular kind ...

If you tow with a diesel truck, you can eliminate a lot of this worry by installing a supplemental exhaust braking system. It's not a jake brake, but it does use engine power to supplement your ...

Today’s exhaust aftertreatment systems do a very ... While you still can, apply the brakes to slow the truck, make a downshift and re-engage the engine brake. If you’re in the correct gear ...

Today, GMC has put together a brief presentation on how its exhaust brake technology works to assist the driver while piloting the Sierra HD diesel. What the technology does is assist the truck in ...

Of course, having brakes that are the right fit for the truck and are functioning properly ... the choice between hydraulic, air disc, and exhaust. “The key differences in how fleets spec ...