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)


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    Title :

    Exhaust Brake effectiveness


    Additional title:

    SAE -- Paper


    Contributors:
    Johnson, B. (author)

    Conference:

    SAE Meeting ; 1959 Brakes



    Publication date :

    1959


    Size :

    3 pages


    Type of media :

    Conference paper


    Type of material :

    Print


    Language :

    English




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