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Old 03-21-2013, 10:08 AM   #1
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Exhaust Brake Stopped Working?

About a recently as a week ago, when I turned the Exhaust Brake switch on the dash, whenever I let off the gas I could feel the MH slow down dramatically. Now, when I drive the MH and let off the gas (diesel?) I don't feel any slowdown. What should I, or the mechanic check?
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Old 03-21-2013, 10:24 AM   #2
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You should have a toggle switch on the dash. Have you got power to that?

The exhaust break on the exhaust manifold requires lubrication on the pivot points. See your owners manual.

The exhaust break can get a carbon buildup and stick if not used much, or used continuously at lower engine temperatures. This is hard to fix without removing it. Like anything else, it is designed to operate at engine working temp. that generally will keep carbon buildup under control. If you can get it working just try to cycle it to help free it up.
ps You have to be on the road for it to work as it is contolled through the Allison. I have not had the problem as I am in mountain country and my exhaust brake gets plenty of use.

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Old 03-21-2013, 10:27 AM   #3
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i'll check voltage to the dash switch. sure seems like the electrical system is tricky on these!
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Old 03-21-2013, 10:58 AM   #4
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PacBrake Lube

This may be newer than yours but the lube instructions should be the same.

The system works with electric over air.

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Old 03-21-2013, 11:23 PM   #5
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This document might be of help.

http://www.pacbrake.com/PDF/L5056.PDF

If you go to this site and select your application in the left column, you will find everything you ever wanted to know about Pacbrake systems.

Cat c7 engine brake, Jake Brakes, exhaust systems - Installation procedures and Schematics

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You can manually operate the valve by disconnecting the plug and socket in the 12V supply to the solenoid valve mounted down near the chassis rail. Can then run temporary 12V = & - from the starter battery to operate the air solenoid valve
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Old 04-03-2013, 03:03 PM   #7
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thanks tony for the tip!
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