gsparks

Need help to figure out how to use the same air compressor for air bags and air tank for PacBrake Exhaust brake. I have the Firestone Ride Rite bags with one compressor filling both air bags at same time. Haven't purchased the PacBrake as of yet but trying to save a few bucks by using the same compressor. These items are and will be used on my 2004.5 Dodge Cummins...thanks

rustyshakelford

if you already have a compressor for the bags is it big enought to run the pacbrake system? is so then plumb the comp to an air tank then valve it so run the bags also. if pauly reads this im sure he can tell you what kind of comp youll need

brett

ptgarcia

Here I am!

What you need to do is plumb the tank and solenoid to your existing setup. Here are some closeup pics of the Pacbrake setup:

This pic shows (from top to bottom) quick coupling, output to solenoid, and outlet to air tank.






This pic shows the solenoid. Air line on the left goes to the brake air cylinder, line on the right is from compressor.

iflych52

Pauly,
I sure wish you would get that engine dirty

ptgarcia

I'm surprised it stays so clean. It's not like I clean it or anything. Shoot, I rarely clean the outside!

bluesurf

great thread. I have airbags currently and want to add the pacbrake and the airbag computer. Which compressor should I buy to run both? Should I buy the airbag setup and do what gsparks is doing? or should I buy the pacbrake setup and run it off of that. Also what should I expect to pay for the pacbrake setup with compressor? Does it come w/compressor regardless? Thanks for the info, Brad

ptgarcia

I'd buy the Pacbrake PRXB and use the compressor and tank with the kit. I got my setup from the DTR Store for $1,040.

bluesurf

thanks Pauly. Would I then get the controller for the airbags and tap into the air tank for them. Seems pretty straight forward, and looking at your pics looks like a clean install. How big is the air tank for the pac brake? Thanks much

bluesurf

where in the dtr do they sell pac brake? do you have to call for that? Thanks

rustyshakelford

yes. call and talk to lary. hes got alot of stuff but only a small portion of it is on the site.

brett

dodgezilla04

the air tank with the pacbrake is 1/2 gallon. sufficient for the bags and brake, but adding horns or wanting to fill inner tubes will require more volume. i am going to add a 5 gal tank from pacbrake as well.

ptgarcia

Yeah, tap in the Pacbrake setup using the air bag controller. I'm not sure how the air bag controllers are set up but it shouldn't be that hard to do.


Like Brett said, give Lary a call for the Pacbrake. As you noticed, it's not listed on the site.

bluesurf

thanks for the great info.

ptgarcia

Have you guys seen these setups?

Viair Onboard Air Systems

ptgarcia

Right on Harold, thanks for the info!