Pacbrake Blog
Editorial
March 10, 2014
We will be hitting up Edmonton, BC – Canada from March 27-29 for the Northlands Farm and Ranch Show. Exhibiting in Hall E of the Edmonton Expo Center, Booth #460, Pacbrake will be featuring our LoadLeash engine brake for Cummins 6.7L diesel engines. Fun Fact… Edmonton is the northernmost North American city with a population over one million!
August 1, 2012
Part 14: Exhaust Brake Savings By David Swain ENGINE EXHAUST RETARDERS The engine exhaust retarders absorb vehicle motion energy by not letting the engine exhaust flow out freely. By restricting the engine exhaust flow, the exhaust cycle of a piston (which should require very little energy) now becomes a compression cycle for that piston. During the exhaust cycle of the piston, the intake valves are closed and the piston is rising. Restriction of the exhaust outlet (back pressure) opposes the…
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June 1, 2012
30+ Ways To Improve Your Tow Vehicle’s Performance By Larry Walton BRAKE HELPER The PRXB (pressure regulated exhaust brake) from Pacbrake is its flagship product, which provides performance, safety and savings. The PRXB delivers constant exhaust pressure (braking) as early as 1200 RPM all the way to maximum RPM. It provides safety by increasing vehicle stability and reducing the amount of brake fade. Controlled by a master ON/OFF swich, the exhaust brake provides whisper quite supplemental braking that allows service…
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