Adding an Exhaust Brake
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Here is where I put my switch.
I also run mine all the time. It makes my truck warm up about 50% faster. The install was pretty easy. It took about 3 hours with a few beer breaks. Its basically a bolt on install,other than drilling a couple holes for the air tank.
The instructions were well thought out. I highly recommend the Pacbrake PBXR.
I also run mine all the time. It makes my truck warm up about 50% faster. The install was pretty easy. It took about 3 hours with a few beer breaks. Its basically a bolt on install,other than drilling a couple holes for the air tank.
The instructions were well thought out. I highly recommend the Pacbrake PBXR.
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how aggressive is it when you let off the gas? i guess my concern is that everytime i let off the gas i dont want the thing to think i need the brake applied. so times i just let off and let it coast becasue i know the cars in front of me are playing accordian
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If thats the case,turn it off.
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I forgot to add,the Pacbrake comes with an accessory kit so you can use the Pacbrake compressor to air up tires,*****,etc. It comes with a hose about 25' long. Long enough that I can air up the rear tires if needed.
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what kind of pressure does it make?
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But for airing up before towing (adding 10-15psi) it works fine.
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150 p.s.i., but low volume. Pacbrake has upgrade kits with larger compressors and larger tanks.
There's a big Dodge gathering in Glamis this weekend. If you're not busy come on out. PM me if you'd like more info.
There's a big Dodge gathering in Glamis this weekend. If you're not busy come on out. PM me if you'd like more info.
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You get used to it. I have not turned my brake off since I got it, except for a couple of situations where the truck was colc, but I did not want the extra noise of the brake engaged...
I love driving with it, because if you time the turns and stuff right, you hardly ever us your service brakes... Also great when you need to slow down quick. Drop it to 2nd gear, the truck will downshift when ready and it really slows you down fast...
I highly recommend getting one...
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i'm not too comfortable doing the install my self, this is the first time ive ever had or been around a diesel. the old lady would KILL ME if i messed it up lol
and i'm a TOTAL perfectionist, problem is I cnt perform perfection on stuff like that cause i dont kow what i'm doing
and i'm a TOTAL perfectionist, problem is I cnt perform perfection on stuff like that cause i dont kow what i'm doing