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THE POWER BEHIND EXHAUST BRAKES
The Pacbrake exhaust brake is an auxiliary braking device that greatly increases the stopping power of your vehicle. Though the exhaust brake does not replace your normal service brakes, it will greatly reduce the wear and resulting maintenance costs. By using the exhaust brake at very opportunityyour brakes stay cooler reducing the risk of brake fade and "run-away". The principal of the exhaust brake is to capture the exhaust pressure and hold it in the cylinders, which creates resistance against the pistons of the engine. This resistance translates through the engine into the driveline and out to the drive wheels causing the vehicle to decelerate. The exhaust brake utilizes a butterfly valve that is attached directly to the outlet of the turbocharger. When activated the butterfly closes, restricting the exhaust gas. In essence the engine is converted from energy production to energy absorbing. If you really want to flatten out mountain declines, save wear and tear, reduce the risk of brake fade and travel with complete peace of mind, whether you're empty or loaded, you need an exhaust brake.
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