Exhaust Brakes ? are they all operated by vacuum ?
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Exhaust Brakes ? are they all operated by vacuum ?
I'm thinking about doing the exhaust brake install myself. It looks like all kits are "vacuum-operated". Is that correct ? Why ? Seems to me like an on/off electrical switch would be much simpler.
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The PacBrake PRXB is air operated and considered by many to be superior to the Jacobs. From what I read, the vacuum operated pump is VERY expensive to replace, not to mention it is constantly running as the motor runs.
Pacbrake comes with the on-board compressor, tank and a coil type air line. (cool for filling tires, air horns, etc).
When I am less broke, that is the one I WILL be getting. They run right around $1,000 with all required parts to install. Dealer can put them on for around $240-$300, but from what I hear it's very do-able for the average wrencher.
Look Here: http://www.pacbrake.com/
The PacBrake PRXB is air operated and considered by many to be superior to the Jacobs. From what I read, the vacuum operated pump is VERY expensive to replace, not to mention it is constantly running as the motor runs.
Pacbrake comes with the on-board compressor, tank and a coil type air line. (cool for filling tires, air horns, etc).
When I am less broke, that is the one I WILL be getting. They run right around $1,000 with all required parts to install. Dealer can put them on for around $240-$300, but from what I hear it's very do-able for the average wrencher.
Look Here: http://www.pacbrake.com/
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us gear makes an all electric model, that is the one i am just about ready to install. they seem to be very popular with the motorhome crowd as location can be just about anywhere.
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I went with the Jacobs exhaust brake because it is DC warranty friendly; however, I figure by this time next year, I'll be over the basic 36000 mile limit.
If I had to do it again, I would probably go with Pacbrake. It does look like it works better and it is very handy having a tank of compressed air on the truck.
Tony
If I had to do it again, I would probably go with Pacbrake. It does look like it works better and it is very handy having a tank of compressed air on the truck.
Tony
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Did you buy the D-Celerator yet? If so where did you get it? This is the one I think I'm going to do also, but based on MSRP I think it's the most expensive of them all.
Once you get it installed please post your impressions. Thanks!
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IMO, the guys with the 05 autos are getting left out in regards to the choice of brakes.
DC says they have one. I asked the dealer about it but they wont install it because of a glitch in the electrical of it.
Id like to get one on my 05 with the 4 spd auto but havent found one that wouldnt affect the warrenty.
DC says they have one. I asked the dealer about it but they wont install it because of a glitch in the electrical of it.
Id like to get one on my 05 with the 4 spd auto but havent found one that wouldnt affect the warrenty.
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I have had a Jake on my 06 Megacab since new. Works perfectly and doesn't effect my extended warranty. As a matter of fact it is covered under my factory extended warranty for its duration. For onboard air I have an Oasis electric compressor, tank, and manifold mounted on the truck's frame. With this setup I truely have enough air pressure and volume to run pnuematic tools or air up the largest of commercial tires to whatever pressure necessary in a reasonable amount of time. The same can't be said for the air compressors being talked about that come stock with the other exhaust brakes. Yes, they are better than nothing but not much.
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