Ever had this happen? You're flat-towing your 4x4 through the mountains and there's a particularly long downgrade up ahead. Maybe your brakes are already a little hot, the pedal is a bit spongy, and ...

Among the many characteristics that differentiate diesel and gasoline engines, a diesel's lack of engine braking is probably the least pronounced-yet one of the most significant. While diesels are ...

Power is both the blessing and the curse of diesel engines, which is where retarders, more commonly known as engine brakes, come into play. Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding ...

RICHMOND, B.C. — Pacbrake has introduced a new exhaust brake for 3.5-inch applications. The company says its new constant backpressure exhaust brake competes with both engine and fixed orifice exhaust ...

Pacbrake is proud to announce the revolutionary PRXB Exhaust Brake specifically designed and manufactured by Pacbrake, approved by Hino Motors! The new PRXB exhaust brake is offered for North American ...

Every diesel truck owner wants an engine brake on their rig. That is if they don’t already have one. They help slow your pickup without cooking the brakes. But how do they work? And why don’t pickup ...

Modern technology has benefited the automobile in more ways than you could count on an Excel spreadsheet. Specifically, heavy duty vehicles have benefited greatly in terms of fuel economy and overall ...

The P-67 LoadLeash can provide quick, controlled braking for 2007-2012 Ram 2500 to 5500 pickup/chassis cab trucks and Sterling chassis cab trucks equipped with the Cummins ISB 6.7L diesel engine.

LAKE FOREST, IL — According to Tenneco Automotive, its new Walker NoiseBraker is a true high-efficiency muffler designed for the trucking industry. It’s built to silence heavy-duty vehicle exhaust and ...

Towing is a big reason contractors and construction companies turn to Ford Super Duties powered by the 6.7L power stroke. Towing a heavy trailer also requires robust braking power, and several years ...