What's the best e-brake??

[CumminsPower98]

My cousin is doing some hauling and needs an e-brake soon. He would like to order tomorrow if possible. Any input would be appreciated.



Thanks,

Mark

 

[illflem]

You ask a tough question, here's recent poll that should help in making a choice. https://www.turbodieselregister.com/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=56147

 

[CumminsPower98]

Thanks for the link Bill. My first thought was BD before I even researched it so now it's between the BD and Pac I think. If it were me and I had the money I would go BD for sure. Anyway thinks again for the link.



Mark

 

[Deezul1]

The BD will retard more with stock valve springs than other brands as far as I know. At least that was true when I got mine 2 years ago. Its a very good product.

 

[CumminsPower98]

Ordered the BD unit, 60# springs and the switch kit. I will probably get the joy of installing it...

 

[BIG BOB]

I might mention that BD Dyno Days is this Saturday. In the past they have had the BD Exhaust Brake for $600. 00 USA. I think Piers will match their price. That is an installed price!

 

[illflem]

I like my B-D. $600 might be almost worth a drive from Texas.

 

[Will Manchester]

Exhaust Brake

I've used the US Gear D-Celerator for 3 or 4 years, now, pulling 6000 lb TT in the Rocky Mountains. Works great. No need to change exhaust valve springs. Simple to install ($25 at the muffler shop to cut and weld up the flanges to the exhaust pipe) Also, I like the idea of the butterfly being a long ways down the pipe from the turbo exit... those with the butterfly in the turndown elbow have got to increase backpressure when open.



Added bonus: Makes "servicing the cat" a breeze, if you so desire.