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Originally Posted by nautiquecowboy
Not sure if you're understanding me or not I know that the engine is not slowing the coach down put the transmission gearing down and on a diesel Jake brake releases compression on the engine which slows it down trucks I drove straight drives you always put it in a lower gear going downhill and hope it never popped out ex truck driver use Jake brake plenty of times
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I do understand these systems. Class A CDL for many years (all endorsements). Jacobs Brake works completely opposite of exhaust brakes. My motorhome doesn't have a straight shift. The exhaust brake will cause the transmission to downshift as it decreases/restricts (traps compression vs, release) engine speed. I speak from current "butt in the seat" experience.
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