{"id":1266,"date":"2023-01-14T21:56:49","date_gmt":"2023-01-14T21:56:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/learndiesels.com\/?p=1266"},"modified":"2024-03-15T15:19:44","modified_gmt":"2024-03-15T15:19:44","slug":"the-brake-breakdown","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/learndiesels.com\/the-brake-breakdown\/","title":{"rendered":"The Brake Breakdown: Comparing Exhaust, Jake, and Transmission Brakes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
When you have a big vehicle it requires big brakes. While most big semis and other heavy equipment have supplemental braking systems to accommodate this, which one is the best? I have driven with all of the above braking systems so I have made the effort to give you an overview. I hope you find it helpful. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The main difference between an exhaust brake and a Jake brake is how they work, exhaust brakes work by diverting exhaust gases back into the engine, while the Jake brakes work by opening the engine’s valves at the top of the compression stroke.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n