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

Instead of converting that compressed air into power, the Jake Brake releases that compressed air through the exhaust valves, slowing down the rotation of the crankshaft and, in turn, the truck.

It’s a great secondary braking system for trucks that tow or haul ... To ensure those types of issues don’t occur, exhaust brakes like BD’s universal device can be adjusted to limit ...