Reduces slowing time/distances on flat land Slowing a heavily loaded vehicle from 90 to 70 kph in 30% less time and distance.
Low cost of ownership
Maintain higher average speed
Significantly reduces brake wear
HOW IT WORKS
When activated, the Jacobs Engine Brake opens the exhaust valves near the top of the compression stroke, releasing the highly compressed air through the exhaust system.
Little energy is returned to the piston, and as the cycle repeats, the energy of the truck’s forward motion is dissipated, and the truck to slow down.