Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) PacBrake questions

[JMalliet]

Im looking at buying a PacBrake for my '01. 5 HO 6 speed, and have a few questions. What is the difference between the brake with the ECM hookup and without the ECM hookup? Will it work with my 4" exhaust? The brake i'm looking at has the ECM hookup http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...RK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=200027547375&rd=1,1 He said it comes with the compressor and air tank.

 

[PKozlowski]

I can't really say about the PacBrake but I basically have the same truck

and put a BD on it. Simple install, no compressor or other "stuff" to brake eventually or have extra work to install.

My BD works good even at lower rpms. I use it in town empty!

I did a few searches on the net and found the BD out performed the others at lower

rpms, thats what sold me. EASY install.



Pete

 

[jelag]

If you truck has the stock elbow than a direct mount pacbrake will fit with no problems... if you altered the elbow or changed it than you will need an inline brake... .



The pacbrake is designed to interface with your ecm in a seamless manner so when a master switch is turned on... . the brake comes on and goes off by the ecm... .



The other way to run the brake is a switch installed on the fuel injection pump... . this switch sees the throttle coming back to idle and allow the brake to come on. . and if you touch the throttle the brake shuts down... .



Some of our older stuff, fords mostly use the switch on the pump... our new dodges, 04, 04. 5, and 05 all connect to the ECM... in either case unless you knew the difference you can't tell it by driving them.....



We suggest to the customers if your truck can support the connections to the ECM to use them... . if not use the other mechanical switch... . on the newer trucks the fuel pressure needs to drop off before the exhaust brake comes on... and the ECM is programed for this..... so its very seamless and on the automatics the ECM will force a downshift when it sees the exhaust brake working... .



Hope this answers your questions... if you have other ones give us a call from 8-5 M-F on the west coast... . 800. 445. 4696 and Jack or Bobby can help...

 

[wcjp]

Jelag,



What's the advantage/disadvantage of a 2sec delay? Are your trucks setup with the delay?

 

[mhuggler]

Im looking at buying a PacBrake for my '01. 5 HO 6 speed, and have a few questions. What is the difference between the brake with the ECM hookup and without the ECM hookup? Will it work with my 4" exhaust? The brake i'm looking at has the ECM hookup http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/e...RK:MEWA:IT&viewitem=&item=200027547375&rd=1,1 He said it comes with the compressor and air tank.

You have a pm.