Compression brake, developed by Power Brake Equipment Co consists of gate, poppet or butterfly valve bolted directly to exhaust system; valve is air, hydraulic, vacuum or electrically actuated and in some instances mechanically; efficiency is governed by engine displacement, design and condition; effectiveness of brake as retarder in controlling vehicle on down grades; other advantages are increased life of lining, lower maintenance costs and control of engine temperature. (see also abstract in SAE -- J v 67 n 12 Dec 1959 p 75)
Exhaust Brake effectiveness
SAE -- Paper
SAE Meeting ; 1959 Brakes
1959
3 pages
Conference paper
English
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