05 610 Jake Brake just instaled

[JKlopp]

Dealer finally got one of the new Jake Brakes. Had it installed today. All things considered I am pleased with the operation.



The new ebrake is controlled from the engine control computer and does a lot more than simply being turned off and on by a switch. The switch is located on the shifter stalk and has an integral LED to indicate that its on. On cold start up the ebrake can be left on to speed warm up. it will stay on until the engine temp reaches 175 deg and then is automatically turned off. It can be manually turned off and on while driving as desired or simply left on. It will automatically engage after a one - two second delay to alow shifting without activation. Any time you lift off, the ebrake engages after the time delay. Works great in LA traffic by simply feathering the throttle to turn the ebrake off and on. Deceleration is as expected. I can drive down the mountain around the hair pins without using the service brakes. If you are running with the cruise control on, the ebrake is also automatically engaged to hold down hill speed. It has the same warranty as the CTD, plus no possible way to blame the ebrake for any engine problems.



And if thats not enough, the big rig ebrake sound is cool. :-laf

 

[MN Cummins Lvr]

I picked up my new 05 two weeks ago and I am waiting for the ebrake to come in at the dealer. I feel lost without the ebrake because I used it all the time on my 99 (even when empty or not towing). Definitely helps the life of the service brakes.

 

[mlandis2]

My 2005 is scheduled to be here this week .



I ordered the Jacobs ebrake with the truck based on the response from an earlier thread here. Is there a supply problem with the brakes? Sounds like some of you have been waiting for them but I've heard nothing from my dealer about any delay.

 

[Tim]

So what you're saying is you have an exhaust brake, not a Jake brake. Damn, here I was thinking someone actually had a real Jake Brake installed on a pickup.

 

[GerryDrake]

So what you're saying is you have an exhaust brake, not a Jake brake. Damn, here I was thinking someone actually had a real Jake Brake installed on a pickup.

Kinda comes down to one's definition of "Jake Brake"... since it is made by Jacobs... . some would argue it IS... . but since the original Jake Brakes were a compression release mechanism (I am certainly up for correction) it could be argued that they are NOT... .



Just a matter of semantics. .

 

[JKlopp]

I know its not a real "jake Brake" however, it came with 2 emblems for the cab that say "Jake Brake"

 

[PLaFrombois]

Paul, what color is the new ride? I guess we can't call you "sandblaster" anymore Now we really need to hook up for you to show off your new truck.



Paul

 

[thejeepdude]

Did they say anything about your warranty? What was the price, installed?

 

[JKlopp]

In spite of what some people would say, there are simply no free lunches. The dealer must make a reasonable profit and you must get a reasonable price for whatever you purchase. I could have beaten the dealer down, but at what cost latter? It took 7 1/2 hours to install and has the full factory warranty as a dealer installed option. Installed cost was $2060. 00. Since I still have almost 87,000 miles left on my extended warranty, Its continuation without any possible exceptions was a major factor. And no I dont work for Dodge or DC, just an air conditioning engineer trying to stay cool.

 

[JKloppe]

thats a lot of money

 

[Tim]

thats a lot of money

I concur. I'd take my chances with the warranty.

 

[Got Smoke?]

I concur. I'd take my chances with the warranty.

Me three... ..... a buddy of mine is a getting a Jacob's Brake installed @ the local dealer on his '04. 5 for warrenties sake..... think he said $1100&change. :--)

 

[TCDiesel]

That why dealers continue to charge such inflated rates, They use FEAR over warranty issues to their customers,( if the dealer is using this tactic they only care about the MONEY NOT their customers)The PRXB is far superior at this time to the jakebrake,couple it with the ECM bypass and auxiliary tank,IT"s the safest brake on the market Installs arounds $1200 to $ 1400. Look at How some dealers handle the 48re brake, deceiving their customers that the brake would be cover . The stock TC in the 47/48re is enadequate for stopping with heavy loads, Drop out of OD and feel it slip if it is lock up. When they finally get it approved the software will retard the brake so much it won"t be worth having for stopping.

 

[archer2500]

Is it worth the $$ spent on the Ebrake when considering the service brakes? Does a Ebrake extend the life of the service brakes that much? I only pull a trailer every other month or so, otherwise its my daily driver. I commute about 40 miles a day (highway or interstate) and am wondering if its worth the $. I am considering trading my '00 for an '05 soon and am just looking at my options.

Thanks!

 

[GerryDrake]

Worth it ?

It is obviously a personal choice. Personally, I wouldn't be without the e-brake. When we do tow, the truck weighs a little under 10K and the trailer a little under 13K, so it is very handy then. Whether we are traveling on the freeway where traffic can ball up a bit and a gentle added compression braking is handy, or on lesser roads, perhaps up a little hill, then down a little hill, having that featherable braking before using the brake pedal, it is invaluable. We have towed over some pretty steep areas, everything from I-40 from TN to NC, to I-70 west of Denver, and several long steep passes in southern CO... . It is so nice in the long downhill runs to have not even touched the brake pedal when you get to that sudden sharper than you thought curve or the stop sign at the bottom and have COLD brakes on both the truck and the trailer, PLUS have the additional stopping power of the e-brake. Peace of mind and safety in such circumstances are well worth the cost of the e-brake. The fact that your truck and trailer brakes last a lot longer is just icing on the cake. I use it a lot when not towing as well for similar reasons, like slowing down on the off ramp, or when traffic just clogs up... freeways in Seattle seem to have that down pretty well...

 

[Bertram65]

When towing and using a exhaust brake when you slow down only using the exhaust brake does it activate the trailer brakes? Brake lights?

 

[RankRam]

When towing and using a exhaust brake when you slow down only using the exhaust brake does it activate the trailer brakes? Brake lights?

The answer is no to both questions.

 

[klenger]

When towing and using a exhaust brake when you slow down only using the exhaust brake does it activate the trailer brakes? Brake lights?

As stated, the answer is "no", but it can and has been done by a TDR member. There was a heated (have no idea why) discussion about the pros and cons of this a year or more ago.

 

[Blu-meanie]

Is it worth the $$ spent on the Ebrake when considering the service brakes? Does a Ebrake extend the life of the service brakes that much? I only pull a trailer every other month or so, otherwise its my daily driver. I commute about 40 miles a day (highway or interstate) and am wondering if its worth the $. I am considering trading my '00 for an '05 soon and am just looking at my options.

Thanks!

It only takes one trip down a hill with your brakes smoking and the brake fluid boiling to realize the need for an exhaust brake. Been there, done that (I used to have one of them F***s). It melted the boots off the front disc brakes and made a believer out of me. One other TDR member did something nearly the same with a Second Generation Dodge. He installed one very soon after that happened. The brake pads are cheep to replace, but if you do any towing, you need an exhaust brake!

 

[MMcKnight]

JKlopp, what dealer did you go to to have this installed ? My local dealer tells me they are still not available for purchase