Jake Brake Well Nuts

[JWhitcomb]

I was wondering if anyone who has recently installed a Jake brake could help me out. The diagram that shows how the Well Nuts on the solenold bracket should be installed. It shows the flange on the Well Nut to be away from the plate and the threaded end to be closest to the plate. In my mind that isn't right, the flange should be closest and the nut away so the rubber can expand and seal the hole. Anybody had recent experience with this?

 

[John]

You are correct in your assessment.

 

[klenger]

I installed my brake in two trucks and never even noticed that. It just seemed so obvious which way to go that I didn't look at the picture that closely. There's no way they could be installed the way the picture shows.

 

[JWhitcomb]

Thanks folks, I had gone ahead with the install done as I thought it should be. The manual is so well done it did raise a question in my mind as to I might be wrong. I seem to recall past posts about the difficulty in getting the cigar lighter out, guess that will be next for me. Looking foreward to having the Jake after a nine mile decent last weekend without it.

 

[Thomas]

The cigar lighter removal was the most difficult and frustrating part of the install for me. The only purpose of removing the cigar lighter is to secure a key-on source of 12 volts to illuminate the rocker switch. You can avoid the removal if you're willing to give up the indicator light in the switch or if you locate another source of key-on 12 volts.

 

[roadking]

jake or exhust brake?

are you guys talking about a real jake brake [holds valves open] or exhust blocking

 

[Thomas]

From the Jacobs Vehicle Systems website"



""Jake Brake®" is a registered trademark of Jacobs Vehicle SystemsTM. The term Jake Brake is sometimes incorrectly used to refer to compression release type engine brakes in general. The term correctly refers to all of Jacobs Vehicle Systems retarding products including Jacobs Exhaust Brakes and Jacobs Driveline Brakes as well as Jacobs Engine Brakes. "



This thread is discussing the E-brake by Jacobs, an exhaust brake.

 

[roadking]

ok

 

[klenger]

Instead of connecting the switch light to the cigarette lighter for power, I just spliced it to the ECM pin 20 output (black wire) in the switch harness after the fust. I didn't have to mess with taring the truck apart, and the light only comes on when the brake is actually activated. Works for me. I mounted the switch on a bracket attached to the Jordan brake contrller whis is located where the ash tray used to be. Both the brake controller and switch can be removed with no damage to the dash. The switch is also closer, so I don't have to lean to reach it.



Wiring schematic:



http://www.danburypark.org/klenger/tdr/jake-brake-page-10.gif



Pics of installation:



http://www.danburypark.org/klenger/tdr/e-brake_switch_1.gif



http://www.danburypark.org/klenger/tdr/e-brake_switch_2.gif

 

[JWhitcomb]

Stuffed Potato

Since I started installing the Jake Brake I have had to describe it to every guy in the 'hood' who sees me working on my truck. After trying to give a detailed description and being met with blank stares, I have just started telling them it has the same effect as stuffing a potato up the pipe. That seems to work just as well as a technical talk.

 

[mbrolin]

Or feeding pancakes to a guy thats constipated

 

[Phil Stuart]

JWhitcomb,

Know whatcha mean!



Lots o' folks don't know what an exhaust brake is. I too must explain the stuffed potato deal to 'em My father-in-law is the coolest guy, he calls it an air brake 'cause it makes that hissing sound when I use it

Many people are used to the term Jake Brake and is synonymous with big rigs. They just don't understand I guess.

 

[Amianthus]

Originally posted by Michael Brolin

Or feeding pancakes to a guy thats constipated

ROTFLMAO!!!