Engine/Transmission (1998.5 - 2002) Pressure operated exhaust brake

[KKunz]

I have a 4 inch inline exhaust brake that I want to put on my 99 24v the problem is the brake is operated by a pressure not vacuum. Should I get a vacuum canister off a turbo mount brake or is there a way to make this thing work?

 

[nps]

Get a PTO cable, hook it to the butterfly valve arm, and actuate the brake manually.

 

[Partyat33]

I think that is probably pressure and not vacuum.

 

[Fred Swanson]

Get a small compressor, 12Volt solenoid(Grainger) and a throttle switch.

 

[robertyoke]

the third gen trucks pac brake is pressure activated and has a spring release.

you could buy the little compressor from them and make it work.

-robert

 

[SRadke]

Robert's idea would work but I suggest buying a slightly larger compressor like a Thomas or something similar then mount a tank and you'll have not only a exhaust brake but also onboard air for airbags, horns, etc. The solenoid to operate the brake on air is about $40. I think you can pick up a compressor and tank for less than $350.



-Scott

 

[Partyat33]

Wonder if they make a 5" brake I could use ?

 

[Mhannink]

http://www.jcwhitney.com/autoparts/...refId-600002549/N-111+10201+600002549/c-10101

 

[SRadke]

Pacbrake makes a 5" inline PRXB that is a beefy unit

 

[KKunz]

thanks guys I think i gan get this thing working soon just nee to order som parts and make some exhaust adapters on the lathe

kris