Best place to get exhaust brakes

[HullD]

I need to buy two exhaust brakes for an 05 and 03 and was wondering which ones everyone feels are the best ?

I also would like to know where is the best place to buy from ?

 

[Foil Freak 1211]

I got my Jake from the local Cummins distributor. Join as a Power Booster, and you save 10%.

 

[JRMora]

I need to buy two exhaust brakes for an 05 and 03 and was wondering which ones everyone feels are the best ?

I also would like to know where is the best place to buy from ?

This man's opinion: Pac Brake PRXB. Got mine from Pacific Brake & Clutch (PM member "Jelag")



I assume you have manual transmissions in both trucks. If not, you'll need some other equipment (torque converter lockup device).



I paid $1000 for my Pac, Shifter Switch, air tank, and higher pressure switch (the tanks come standard now). Installed myself in about 3 hours. No rushing, either.



Pac Brake



Juan

 

[wcjp]

bought my Pacbrake from Rip at www.sourceautomotive.biz

 

[klenger]

Where to Buy a Dodge OEM Jacobs Exhaust Brake

 

[RJOL]

... This man's opinion: Pac Brake PRXB. Got mine from Pacific Brake & Clutch (PM member "Jelag")

If you check the retail prices of the PacBrake PRXB (on 3rd gen CTD's) you will find that they will run over $1400. You can have one sent from Pacific Brake for under $1000 and they pay the freight. If you have an auto, they will be a little bit more. When you call them, just tell them you are a member of the TDR...

 

[abdiver]

Ditto Pac Brake PRXB. Got mine from Pacific Brake & Clutch (PM member "Jelag")

 

[Prairie Dog]

Seems like people have less problems with the PacBrake overall, mostly because of compressor failures with the Jake but you'll be happy with either one really.

 

[JRMora]

mostly because of compressor failures with the Jake...

Technically, the Jake uses an engine mounted vacuum pump. The Pac uses a compressor. That's another reason I went with the Pac - I now have a compressor for my air bags (full Trail Air on the 5er) and air horns.



Juan

 

[Diesel&Donuts]

I bought my Pac Brake from Jelag too. Jim answered my e-mails for over 2 weeks asking him questions trying to get my old Pac Brake working properly. He never once told me just to buy a new one from him. But I decided enough was enough and ordered a new one from him. He will go out of his way to help you.

Harold

 

[RichardMClain]

I got a Pak xb from jelag and when I called Jim talked with me for a considerable amount of time and didn't rush me into making a hasty decision. I got a good price when I was ready to buy. Thanks



Richard

 

[Doubleclutch]

Another Jelag PRXB vote. But to state the obvious- it's cheaper to make air pressure than vacuum. (air compressors are generic)
Greg

 

[Cummins724]

I bought 2 ebrakes on ebay. I paid $260 for a 04 Jacobs brake complete with wiring,switches, vacuum pump & all..... even a shifter switch [stalk switch]. The other was a brand new 04. 5 jacobs brake for $300, but no pump or anything came with it..... had $200 more for new parts to install it.