Diesel Exhaust Brakes from Pacbrake, BD Diesel & More

Exhaust brakes can slow lighter duty, diesel-powered vehicles more quickly than stock brakes alone. Mounted on the outlet side of the turbocharger, they prevent the brakes from overheating on downhill grades, which can lead to break fade or failure.

Why You Should Purchase Diesel Exhaust Brakes from OCDiesel

Using the exhaust brakes properly can help the vehicle brakes last up to three times longer. They delay the power in a diesel engine, but in a different way than engine brakes. Engine brakes release compressed air through an exhaust valve, but exhaust brakes hold the compression in the engine and slow the crankshaft's rotation, which reduces vehicle speed. The way exhaust brakes function is similar to taking a deep breath, holding it in, and forcing the air into the mouth and cheeks, but not letting it out. A significant advantage of exhaust brakes is that they don't produce the loud blatting sound for which engine brakes are known, and in fact, make very little to no sound at all. They are designed to be used all the time, save money by reducing brake service costs, and offer added security if travelling or pulling a rig in hill country.