You're driving a loaded diesel rig down a mountain pass, foot hovering over the brake pedal, heart racing. How do you slow 20,000 pounds safely without cooking your brakes? Cue the exhaust brake -– ...

Ever had this happen? You're flat-towing your 4x4 through the mountains and there's a particularly long downgrade up ahead. Maybe your brakes are already a little hot, the pedal is a bit spongy, and ...

Pacbrake has introduced a new version of its engine exhaust brake — one controlled by a special microprocessor — for use on Class 6-8 trucks to help reduce noise. Called the MCXB, this new exhaust ...

Power is both the blessing and the curse of diesel engines, which is where retarders, more commonly known as engine brakes, come into play. Pacbrake explains that since diesel engines lack a retarding ...

Modern technology has benefited the automobile in more ways than you could count on an Excel spreadsheet. Specifically, heavy duty vehicles have benefited greatly in terms of fuel economy and overall ...

The PRXB, Pacbrake’s new exhaust brake, can be mated with Hino proprietary diesels as well as Cummins ISC/ISL/ISB, Cat C-7 3116/3126/3126B/3126E, and Navistar DT466 ...