Contractor

Just bought a 96' 3500 4 x 4 with a 5 speed and an E-Brake. I don't know if the brake works though. Should I hear it, or feel it or both. It has a toggle switch that is wired to the accelerator pedal I think and then to a solenoid in the vaccum lines to the e brake. The switch has a PacBrake name on it. There are two vaccum lines going to the e brake on the back of the turbo, and one going to the brake booster. Basically, I don't really know how they work, and need some help as to whether I'm screwing this up or if I need to fix it to work right. Any help is greatly appreciated.


Thanks
Cole

Dr. Evil

Cole,

Find a flat stretch of highway and get up to cruising speed with the exhaust brake off. Turn on the Pac brake and hit the throttle to bring up the rpms - then let off the throttle. You should feel the truck slow down and hear the brake kick in. They work better at higher rpm's.

Lary Ellis (Top)

Hi Cole, you can cycle the switch while the truck is in nuetral and parking brake set to see if the cylinder is moving on the Pac-Brake. Also you can check out this install on a 96 truck of a Pac-Brake.

https://www.dieseltruckresource.com/.../pacbrake.html

Contractor

Geez, that was quick. Thanks guys, I'll check it out. I would like to put one on my 01' 2500 also but it has an auto. But the way it eats pads it couldn't hurt. BTW, Lary, I just finished your article and it was very informative. I'll post my findings.

Thanks.

Cole

Dr. Evil

We aim to please...

Lary Ellis (Top)

What the Dr. said

slighfoxs3500

Hey Dr.Evil, It aint easy being CHEESY huh? [laug h]

bigfoot

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We aim to please...
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That reminds me of a sign over a urinal in a public restroom that said “my aim is to keep this restroom clean, Your aim helps, please hit where you aim “. I know its off subject but a mind is a terrible thing