Exhaust Brake Comparison Test....

Exhaust Brake Comparison Test....

02-23-2009, 12:57 AM

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AndrewKing

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Exhaust Brake Comparison Test....

HI All,

I've been reading everything I can about exhaust brakes here an on other forums but so far I have not been able to find any head to head comparison tests between the big 4 makers of exhaust brakes....

Is there a test in any magazine that has done extensive tests between the major brands of brakes?

It seems that most people like either the Pac Brake or BD brakes.....I did take the time to get literature from Banks and of course they say theirs is the best (unbiased no doubt! ;-O)....

Some people say BD brakes to the lowest RPM while Pac Brake says they have the most retarding force....I'd like an unbiased test....

Anybody out there know of such a test?

Thanks!

Andrew

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